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Old 04-13-2014, 05:28 PM
 
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Sure, could be. I think people who claim to have high standards yet can't or don't land anyone who meets those standards have low self-esteem too. If a person finds his or her own league unworthy, that indicates some self-loathing.

 
Old 04-13-2014, 06:13 PM
 
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Neither. It attributable to having a lack of wisdom.

At the very, absolute least, you should have three standards:

1) Mutual respect
2) Mutual chemistry
3) Mutual values

If these don't exist in the relationship, move on.
 
Old 04-15-2014, 03:35 AM
 
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So, with a lot of guys that I see on the internet (and in real life), I see them bragging about 'smashing' some girl or talking about 'wife' as if they were some sort of privilege in life. We all know how some guys about how many females they've ran through.

But when you actually see said wife or women they have pounded, most are usually overweight, flat-chested, or sub-par in the face. Do some people use their partners as a self-esteem booster? In today's world, it seems to be quantity over quality.
I take it some people really just want sex, and that is it.

Whatever options are available to them satiates their 'urges.'
 
Old 04-15-2014, 07:22 AM
 
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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So, with a lot of guys that I see on the internet (and in real life), I see them bragging about 'smashing' some girl or talking about 'wife' as if they were some sort of privilege in life. We all know how some guys about how many females they've ran through.

But when you actually see said wife or women they have pounded, most are usually overweight, flat-chested, or sub-par in the face. Do some people use their partners as a self-esteem booster? In today's world, it seems to be quantity over quality.
It could be that a "lack of standard" is indicative of neither a lack of self esteem or lack of options, but an accepting and inclusive approach toward potential partners. I have been told I have no standards. I agree; I outgrew the idea of standards many years ago. I brag about my wife on this forum all the time. Based on your second paragraph, you would not be impressed with her. That's fine with me, she's not your wife. But it is foolish to think I am with her because I lacked options or self esteem. I'm with her because she is the person I want to be with. And yes, it is an absolute priviledge in life to be with her.
 
Old 04-15-2014, 07:30 AM
 
Location: NY
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It could be that a "lack of standard" is indicative of neither a lack of self esteem or lack of options, but an accepting and inclusive approach toward potential partners. I have been told I have no standards. I agree; I outgrew the idea of standards many years ago. I brag about my wife on this forum all the time. Based on your second paragraph, you would not be impressed with her. That's fine with me, she's not your wife. But it is foolish to think I am with her because I lacked options or self esteem. I'm with her because she is the person I want to be with. And yes, it is an absolute priviledge in life to be with her.
Great reply.

OP's idea of lack of standards sounds more to me like he has not matured into a well rounded adult ready for an "adult" relationship and is still worried about impressing those around him with a "trophy wife" of some sort, regardless of the negatives that it brings.
 
Old 04-15-2014, 07:34 AM
 
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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Great reply.

OP's idea of lack of standards sounds more to me like he has not matured into a well rounded adult ready for an "adult" relationship and is still worried about impressing those around him with a "trophy wife" of some sort, regardless of the negatives that it brings.
Highly likely.
 
Old 04-15-2014, 07:44 AM
 
Location: Katonah, NY
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Only men with no self esteem or no options would ever consider a flat chested woman. They are truly the bottom of the barrel. I would never even be seen with one, myself.
 
Old 04-15-2014, 08:26 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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So, with a lot of guys that I see on the internet (and in real life), I see them bragging about 'smashing' some girl or talking about 'wife' as if they were some sort of privilege in life. We all know how some guys about how many females they've ran through.

But when you actually see said wife or women they have pounded, most are usually overweight, flat-chested, or sub-par in the face. Do some people use their partners as a self-esteem booster? In today's world, it seems to be quantity over quality.
You seem to assume all men choose partners entirely on looks. That's not the case. The fact a man may have a partner who is "overweight, flat-chested or sub-par in the face" doesn't mean he has a "lack of standards." It probably means she brings thing to his life that are more valuable to him than a perfect body, a big chest, or a beautiful face.
 
Old 04-15-2014, 10:35 AM
 
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Great reply.

OP's idea of lack of standards sounds more to me like he has not matured into a well rounded adult ready for an "adult" relationship and is still worried about impressing those around him with a "trophy wife" of some sort, regardless of the negatives that it brings.
This, in spades!
 
Old 04-15-2014, 10:55 AM
 
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Only men with no self esteem or no options would ever consider a flat chested woman. They are truly the bottom of the barrel. I would never even be seen with one, myself.

I read a into your post, what's with the flat-phobia? Is every woman only a double mastectomy away from bottom of the barrel?
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