Seems like a good time for a post that's been fermenting in my head for a while. As some of you know, I'm in a long term arrangement, over two years now, that I can state without equivocation is the best relationship I've ever had with a woman. (It helps that she's gorgeous, smart, ethical, and the hippie chick of my dreams. She's also 33 y/o. I could never do this with a 20 year old. My sweetie's been around a bit.)
I want to compare my relationship with S. to a traditional marriage.
First the similarities:
1. I provide considerable financial support, as is still the case in most traditional marriages.
2. If the financial support were withdrawn, the relationship would suffer grievous damage. (While she couldn't divorce me for non-support, she could dump me.)
Now the differences:
1. If I want to go for a week long bike ride in Gaspesie with friends, I don't have to ask.
2. If I want to watch a ballgame, I will not be nagged.
3. If I want to see an escort in my home, it's fair game.
4. If I want to have an escort in my home with her joining in the fun, she's all up for it.
5. Our sex never gets old. Twice a week, every week, though she has initiated a third playdate more than once.
6. I could go on, but you get the point.