Few Relations Vs Many

[Principium Nexus]

I was wondering how you guys look at this topic. Some people only had one life partner in their lives and didn't date any other, would this be foolish because you limit what you have seen? Other might argue the person would be great at commitment and is able to explore the whole spectrum of having a long relationship, with many short ones you might never come close to that same understanding.

What are your thoughts? Do you think having few long is better than having seen many relations?

[Spiral]

The more relationships you had, the less satisfied you'd be and the more difficult you'll have finding one that suits you permanently. So pick wisely

One example (for females)  https://ifstudies.org/blog/counterintuitive-trends-in-the-link-between-premarital-sex-and-marital-stability/

[SFRL]

1 hour ago, Spiral said:

The more relationships you had, the less satisfied you'd be and the more difficult you'll have finding one that suits you permanently. So pick wisely

One example (for females)  https://ifstudies.org/blog/counterintuitive-trends-in-the-link-between-premarital-sex-and-marital-stability/

This also touches the subject of the "Alpha Widow".

I do think that simulair dynamics can be observed in men as in women regarding that research. 

[Spiral]

Just now, SFRL said:

This also touches the subject of the "Alpha Widow".

I do think that simulair dynamics can be observed in men as in women regarding that research. 

Yes of course and that is only sex, love is much more then that.

[SFRL]

2 minutes ago, Spiral said:

Yes of course and that is only sex, love is much more then that.

I am pretty sure that there is a link between sex and love to be made. 

I believe that the article makes the link between sex and love as well. 

[Prabhaker]

3 hours ago, Emerald said:

I think that if a person gets into a relationship early on and never has the ability to experiment with other partners, that this will create a lot of tension and regret.

Now I understand why we Indians are tense and sad !

[Prabhaker]

1 minute ago, Emerald said:

So, my view is to let life be a full adventure and try to experience as many things as you can until your intuition leads you elsewhere.

In some societies , it could cost your life. 

[Guest Annetta]

@Fidelio You're a goober. 

Edited June 13, 2017 by Annetta

[Guest Annetta]

11 hours ago, Fidelio said:

it would also be helpful for them to see what type of man makes a great husband. Just do it!

I don't ever want to get married.  I'd be too insecure to have to walk down an isle and I also feel that relationships are healthier when people are not forced by some legal obligation to be together forever.  Divorce is expensive and common, so there is a great risk involved.  
Not that if I got married I would expect to get divorced, but if it did happen it would be prolonging a break up that could end peacefully and without financial loss from both sides had I not gotten married in the first place.
I would want my soul mate to be with me because they want to - with the option of freedom if they so choose.


Edit:  Read through the rest of this thread - I have Asperger's, so I'm not good with understanding different social rules and contexts and foot-stepping is going to be guaranteed.  I have only had one relationship thus far (technically two, but my first was long distance, so I don't really count that one) - the best I could do would be to explain my actions.  I would probably mirror a partner significantly in an attempt to understand the dance, the reality is, a relationship with me would include me studying how my partner interacts in different social settings in an attempt to catch up and learn to relate to people properly.

Edited June 13, 2017 by Annetta