| Small Cameos from Inside Different Forms of Adult Relationships |
| Regardless of whether or not we ever communicate, talk, or meet in person, I thought you might enjoy reading some pieces about different Forms of Relationships. Our cultural imperative is 'Coupling'... a 'mutually exclusive' ownership-type arrangement between two persons that agree not to have another loving relationship during the period of Coupling... 'till death do us part ', etc. That concept in built on the so-called 'Romantic Ideal', a relatively new concept as cultures go... having entered Western Culture only about 900 years ago. What most people understand today, is that the 'Romantic Ideal' and the premises that it's built upon, are not working very well for lots of folks... and worse, for their children. The 'Un-Coulping' rate among formal Pairings (marriage) is now more than 50%... meaning the probability factor of remaining in a Coupled Form of Relationship is worse than than a coin flip. Many coming from 'failed ' Coupling Relationships, chose to ignore the real question... are there other ways to organize loving, long term relationships? Rather, most just get 'back in the market' and begin the search anew for their 'One & Only True Love on the Planet'... seeking to launch yet another mutually exclusive Coupling -Pairing Form of Relationship. You may be one of those engaged in such a search... or you may be one of the legions who were so burned out from the last Un-Coupling ... that you've chosen to live in isolation... without stable intimate relationships ... an emotional and sensual hermit. Yes, Hermitage may produce less dissonence... but 'Aloneness' is not a fulfilling way of life; it's a condition. In any event, enjoy the reads... maybe achieve some insights... maybe even see yourself and past experiences in some. My focus is on the Relationship Form refered to as "Intimate Friendships"... the ability to love 'More Than One' in an open, candid and forthright manner. I may not be very bright... but I'm a pretty quick learner (actually, not that quick). |
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| Table of Contents Many of the writings are from a forthcoming book about different Forms of Relationships. Some of the pieces are sad, others not. Most all in one way or another, raise questions about our culture's attitudes and practices all revolving around issues of 'Sensual Intimacy'. If you like these, drop me a note, I may be able to send you more. click to read Forward from the Editer Ode to the Numb (the fear of Aliveness) To Touch... or Not to Touch That is the PerplexingQuestion Lives in Short Horizons Love... Illusions Freedom and Beasts Special Lights When Do They Dim (Why is Simply Too Puzzling) The Sex Plumbers New Chapters for Old Stories Erotica Seekers Lament My Dear Agape` Friend It's Time for Us to Grow Again Let's Cut to The Chase The Grief's About the Body Parts Definitions OR Hypocrisy Polys VS Swingers Body-Parts by The Gazillions - - |
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| Excerpted from The Little Red Book of Drivel Soul Rot and Other Tales of Insane Relationships in the 3rd Millennium |
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