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Old 02-09-2019, 07:06 PM
 
Location: Enfield, CT
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I am a recently single guy, but have had a problem over the past 5 years or so.



Everytime I go out or go on vacation I cannot stop looking at and wondering what other woman are like (sexually and relationship wise), and even when I was with my ex-girlfriend I was the same way. I feel like I always want to try someone new or see what someone else is like, whether it's in CT or another state.



Dont know what to do, I see it as a problem with future relationships. Any advice?
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Old 02-09-2019, 07:24 PM
 
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I am a recently single guy, but have had a problem over the past 5 years or so.



Everytime I go out or go on vacation I cannot stop looking at and wondering what other woman are like (sexually and relationship wise), and even when I was with my ex-girlfriend I was the same way. I feel like I always want to try someone new or see what someone else is like, whether it's in CT or another state.



Dont know what to do, I see it as a problem with future relationships. Any advice?
Maybe monogamy isn’t for you.
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Old 02-09-2019, 07:32 PM
 
Location: Enfield, CT
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Problem is I want kids, I want a family (when the time is right obviously).
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Old 02-09-2019, 07:32 PM
 
Location: California
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Don't feel pressured to be in a relationship if you don't want to be. Just enjoy being single.

Either way, looking never hurt anyone. As long as you can control yourself and commit to one person, I don't see anything wrong with it. A lot of my exes and I would check out women (or dudes, I've dated a few bi guys) together! It's fun.
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Old 02-09-2019, 07:43 PM
 
Location: Central IL
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When you find the right person you won't be looking at others....you'll only have eyes for her! lol Seriously though, if you're looking that means you're not satisfied with what you have, on some level.

So just date until you find her. If you force yourself to settle down too soon you won't have done yourself or her any favors when you start messing around, especially once kids are involved.
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Old 02-10-2019, 05:48 AM
 
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When you find the right person you won't be looking at others....you'll only have eyes for her! lol Seriously though, if you're looking that means you're not satisfied with what you have, on some level.

So just date until you find her. If you force yourself to settle down too soon you won't have done yourself or her any favors when you start messing around, especially once kids are involved.
You never look at other guys?

Lies.
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Old 02-10-2019, 06:47 AM
 
Location: Central IL
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When you find the right person you won't be looking at others....you'll only have eyes for her! lol Seriously though, if you're looking that means you're not satisfied with what you have, on some level.

So just date until you find her. If you force yourself to settle down too soon you won't have done yourself or her any favors when you start messing around, especially once kids are involved.
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You never look at other guys?

Lies.
Do I "look" or do I LOOK? Noticing a guy is different than actively WANTING to ef another guy while you're looking (and all the time in between).

You can look at a woman and think she's hot without getting caught up in how you want to ef her and feeling bad that you can't but oh, you still want to and how bad is that and I better break up so I can.

Get the difference? Yeah, it's really subtle.
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Old 02-10-2019, 07:24 AM
 
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Do I "look" or do I LOOK? Noticing a guy is different than actively WANTING to ef another guy while you're looking (and all the time in between).

You can look at a woman and think she's hot without getting caught up in how you want to ef her and feeling bad that you can't but oh, you still want to and how bad is that and I better break up so I can.

Get the difference? Yeah, it's really subtle.
Ef that.
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Old 02-10-2019, 08:26 AM
 
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Finding women attractive isn't a character flaw. It means you're human. Acting on those impulses when you're in a committed relationship is the character flaw.
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Old 02-10-2019, 08:37 AM
 
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Finding women attractive isn't a character flaw. It means you're human. Acting on those impulses when you're in a committed relationship is the character flaw.
I agree. I think love is a choice; you might notice the other women (perfectly normal) but you choose whether you entertain those thoughts or focus on your partner. I think over time it may get easier.
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