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Old 05-23-2011, 07:44 PM
 
Location: In my skin
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Thanks to Arnold and Maria, couples have once again been reminded that relationships are very fragile. There are threats everywhere: From little things like flirty friendships to biggies like infidelity and super-sized betrayals “Arnold-style,” which includes a love-child.[LEFT]
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Old 05-24-2011, 09:44 AM
 
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If people take only one thing away from that article, it should be this: "From your career, to your friends, to maintaining your own personal passions and interests, being a strong couple requires being a strong individual."

That goes for the whole relationship, not just the nookie.

And yes, I'm tired of reading whining threads where people lament that their partners don't "make" them happy. Your happiness is YOUR responsibility, not your partner's, in bed and out.
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Old 05-24-2011, 09:50 AM
 
Location: Reno, NV
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If people take only one thing away from that article, it should be this: "From your career, to your friends, to maintaining your own personal passions and interests, being a strong couple requires being a strong individual."

That goes for the whole relationship, not just the nookie.

And yes, I'm tired of reading whining threads where people lament that their partners don't "make" them happy. Your happiness is YOUR responsibility, not your partner's, in bed and out.
I agree. Of course, some partners are better partners than others, so YOUR responsibility is to choose as best you can, or replace a non-performing asset with a better one!
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:04 AM
 
Location: USA
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I agree. Of course, some partners are better partners than others, so YOUR responsibility is to choose as best you can, or replace a non-performing asset with a better one!
Right on as usual TaoistDude. I have yet to find one woman who I would be happy with! The bedroom part is no problem, it's the needyness that seems to creep in that I can't handle!
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:25 AM
 
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I agree. Of course, some partners are better partners than others, so YOUR responsibility is to choose as best you can, or replace a non-performing asset with a better one!
Or just teach the other person what pleases you. If the other person gets it, and uses what you've taught, that person is officially a good lover, because he or she pays attention.

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Right on as usual TaoistDude. I have yet to find one woman who I would be happy with! The bedroom part is no problem, it's the needyness that seems to creep in that I can't handle!
Don't give up. There are plenty of women who aren't needy. In fact, neediness drives some of us up the wall, too.
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:30 AM
 
Location: southwest TN
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If people take only one thing away from that article, it should be this: "From your career, to your friends, to maintaining your own personal passions and interests, being a strong couple requires being a strong individual."

That goes for the whole relationship, not just the nookie.

And yes, I'm tired of reading whining threads where people lament that their partners don't "make" them happy. Your happiness is YOUR responsibility, not your partner's, in bed and out.
Good points.

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Right on as usual TaoistDude. I have yet to find one woman who I would be happy with! The bedroom part is no problem, it's the needyness that seems to creep in that I can't handle!

If you are consistently finding needy partners, perhaps the issue is with your selection criteria. Neediness doesn't creep in, it is there or it isn't.
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:36 AM
 
Location: Reno, NV
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Or just teach the other person what pleases you. If the other person gets it, and uses what you've taught, that person is officially a good lover, because he or she pays attention.
Once again, I agree. I did have to replace Wife 1.37 (even with upgrades, training, and patches she wasn't performing up to par) with Wife 2.0. After some training (she was extraordinary right from the start), her performance reviews are consistently exceptional!
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:49 AM
 
Location: USA
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Good points.




If you are consistently finding needy partners, perhaps the issue is with your selection criteria. Neediness doesn't creep in, it is there or it isn't.
I'm 100% confidant it's me. I think there is a minimal amount of neediness and insecurtiy in everyone. I just like no neediness or insecurity in a partner (or unrealistically little). My expectation is I will never find "The" woman. But that is fine with me.
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Old 05-24-2011, 10:52 AM
 
Location: Texas
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I think the greatest threats to a relationship rarely come from outside it.
They live within the relationship.

Anyone who uses the excuse that there was 'too much temptation' had other issues.
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Old 05-24-2011, 11:20 AM
 
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Arnold was a badboy womanizer since wayyyyyy back in the day. It's well documented how many groupies he used to nail.

So, Maria comes along and chooses him.....and guess what happens.

Guys marrying porn stars, women marrying serial womanizers.....who knew things would not work out. LMAO. Idiots.
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