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It's important for me to live by myself because of my extreme sensitivities, but if I weren't in a supportive and caring relationship I would be very lonely and that is a major stressor for me. I've been doing so much better with the living/romance arrangement I have and unless I had my own wing in a large home I will stay this way. He's good with it too.
But, here's the thing- I don't have to work that much because of my career in Tantra and Sex Counseling (everything is legal). I'll see just one client a day and make 150-200. And so, I'm not worn out. I can manage myself in a relationship. It doesn't "get away from me". Nor do I throw a temper tantrum and break it off (my former m.o.). Actually, I did do that on 3 occasions in the past 6 1/2 yrs. He convinced me that he wouldn't abandon me because he stilled loved me (even though I kept breaking his heart). A gal has got to be heard! And although I didn't have to resort to drastic measures and risk everything, it did, each time, move us forward.
The point is, I realize that even though alone time is important, an anchor must be included.
But, here's the thing- I don't have to work that much because of my career in Tantra and Sex Counseling (everything is legal). I'll see just one client a day and make 150-200. And so, I'm not worn out. I can manage myself in a relationship. It doesn't "get away from me". Nor do I throw a temper tantrum and break it off (my former m.o.). Actually, I did do that on 3 occasions in the past 6 1/2 yrs. He convinced me that he wouldn't abandon me because he stilled loved me (even though I kept breaking his heart). A gal has got to be heard! And although I didn't have to resort to drastic measures and risk everything, it did, each time, move us forward.
The point is, I realize that even though alone time is important, an anchor must be included.
Amuseme
addendum: business can be slow at times
tommymott
Whatever works is good.
bumsen30
myself personally i was a loner in life since i was young never dated never even talk to anyone most of the time when i wasnt around people i knew. its hard to bring someone in your life especially with dating or being with someone. i defenitly believe that you are right about the anchor. if you have no support you will be left to your vices and lose touch with reality. and i agree it has to have a balance in it. i usually dont let anyone (except those that i trust) get too close to me because i dont want to be labeled or judged. but i just got into a relationship after 2 years of being single and it feels nice
deleted_user
I've always been a loner too but am very anchored by my marriage. Luckily for me he's a bit of a loner too so prefers a low impact likestyle too. We're very content together also with our separate rooms for individual pursuits.
Amuseme
I'm happy for you Bumsen; she must be very special. Kycathy: separate rooms- that's what I'm sayin :)
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