All the things that make monogamy a success are, in their nature, un-dramatic things: the silent growth of an instinctive confidence, the common wounds and victories, the accumulation of customs, the rich maturing of old jokes. (p. 191)---Chesterton
i hesitated for some time before putting this up, but i guess i need to spew.as an academic, i'm pretty openminded. but where me, the person, where i am concerned...pulleeeaze. if you aren't interested in monogamy and lifelong marital arrangements and are open to ah, alternative arrangements, puuuleezzze GO AWAY!
i'm virulently old-fashioned, hey, i probably score on the right wing bible belt conservative. so...
i guess it's the shock of looking around, and realizing that open relationships are everywhere! i don't have a problem with my friends engaging in these things, but if you are looking for a friends with benefits and whatever where I am concerned, GOOOOOO away. i'm not available!
in fact, just to prove how damn right winged i have become, go to...
http://www.bostonvineyard.org/davescolumns/Feb07/
1 comment:
Hi Leaves of Autumn:)
You remind me of a character out of Joy Luck Club. Maybe because of your traditional views of marriage and being an Asian in a foreign country. Anyway just thought I'd pop by and check out your blog. It's cool:) You should write in more often. Take care.
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