my longest relationship was 8 years

I had to move, lost everything.

just the dating phase

I didn't see my childhood sweetheart till 10 years later, when she was married.

I don't see open relationships as healthy

no, open relationships are cancer

Open Relationships isn't healthy.

We've been monogamous ever since 1989

what is the point?

i dont see open relationships as relationships

It is cancer.

they are just fuck buddies with a nicer name

if you just fuck around, might as well just call it friends with benefits

You loose any feelings for each other and not caring for each other.

Yeah, I have no use for fuck buddies.

I am over it.

i dont have any problems with it, i just hate everyone trying to church everything up as of late to make themselves feel better lol

I want to get married, have a family now.

T_T

Good for you

Well, I would like to have a home with a stable community.

But with the current dating environment... I am scared of trying.

Before kids, do whatever. Once kids happen, provide the stable foundation.

Not just partner, also friends and neighborhood.

But everything is so transient now

ya thats where i am dusty, i wont lie

False accusations, people being crazy...

i feel like i am the next metoo waiting to happen

All it takes is a bad date...

Aww @Dusty Morgan yours just a hopeless romantic 😊 😇

No sexual things involved.

Yeah, false allegations and laws are a big part.

I want to say that if you're a gentleman you'll be fine

Unfortunately, I can't

And you will be attacked.

I am not saying how many people are psychos, but the psychos that are around have a VERY easy time exploiting laws.

More than anything, this topic tears me up

My mother raised me to be a gentleman.

I think 2 or 3 of my friends were falsely accused now.

My foster brother who I love dearly spent six months in jail due to a bullshit charge

But many of the gentleman things now are considered harassment.