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My point is that people need to be ultra realistic about what they expect from their partner, from their relationships and what they expect to pay for that. And pay they must, because everybody pays. Except offspring. |
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I think if want transactional love, just find a fl. The cost is more transparent.
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@Peacekeeping bro is correct
Nothing is ever free whether it be FL or spouse. If you just want the milk, you don't necessarily need to buy the cow. Furthermore, @larue 's cost benefit analysis approach is a rational take on relationships. However, humans are not rational creatures. Our reasoning processes are always muddled by emotions and moods and rather susceptible to bias. Humans are not rational. I do feel that we are more of 'rationalising'. We tend to try to justify the reason for our actions with what we perceive as 'sound' logic. It usually done post-action. So, I would argue that by being 'ultra-realistic', we cannot always have a full grasp of rational thinking. Even more so for relationships. Unless, you are one of those enlightened/actualised people. But then again, a person of such spiritual (or whatever you call it) cultivation, would be detached from worldy things. Thank you everyone for the input. |
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And you are absolutely right, human beings are by and large irrational, and full of biases and -isms, and many are completely incapable of even a moment’s rationality. This does not change the fact that we should all try not to let emotions and inbuilt biases affect that way we approach life and relationships. This often requires a conscious rewiring of the brain so to speak, but most people will never achieve it because of the initial pain this invariably inflicts on one’s ego. It is possible that 9 in 10 people reading this made up their mind to disagree by the third line already because it conflicts with their own worldview, simply because it hurts to have one’s own convictions questioned. What I have callously called a cost benefit analysis is really little more than thinking really hard about what one wants from a relationship, without lying to oneself about it. It’s avoiding the lying that is hard, and you already seem to know that. Last edited by larue; 14-07-2022 at 08:37 AM. |
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i read the reply , glad you found some of the advice reassuring, just dont need to go out and search with regards to women. of coz u need to meet people to meet women, but dont need to specifically search, focus on on your goals for yourself enjoy and learn thru the journey, take things positively, have empathy for others. my life advice in a summary lol |
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but need for socialising, work, companionship, the price is time and feelings and effort. so all in all, in a relationship with someone, you find that all these "price" you pay to be with someone and the result is how that someone treats you or how that someone makes you happy, in each own perception, is it worth it? |
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Love is not blind. it is the person that is blind.
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If you prefer, love makes a person blind. If you can love someone logically then you are a robot
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Before you conform to the conventional life of marriage, do yourself a big, big favor and read SEX AT DAWN by Ryan and Jetta You will avoid the plight of very many married bros here and elsewhere around the world. Monogamy is not the ideal for most people, men or women.
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1. About same age as you. younger: believed in true love, one person, a soulmate. now: love is dangerous for men in particular, don't lose your mind or your wallet over it 2. Hmmm, tough. Is it worth getting married anywhere? Local/foreigner doesn't matter to me. What matters is if the girl is drama-free or not. Having dated both locals and foreigners, can guarantee that there's decent girls and bad girls from all over. Don't marry unless you have a good financial/family reason to do so. Always plan beforehand. 3. I don't. I just ignore them or smile and tell them I'm asexual. 4. not sure yet, but I'd guess when your pockets are fuller, more ways to lose money to girls/reckless chionging 5. Become two-faced yourself. 6. Always felt kinda bad. But...it is what it is. Nobody really cares that much what you do off-work. remember plenty of other guys in the office, your boss, are also doing it. even some of the women are having affairs. 7. It makes me realize that healthy relationships should be cherished. Most relationships are superficial or transactional. If you have one good friend, that's already a blessing. If you have a good girlfriend/wife, you are one lucky man. Don't mess up your healthy relationships. |
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>What's your age and how did your view of 'Love' change over the years
41. Married with kids. I love my wife and daughter. The difference is that love towards my wife is conditional and towards my daughter it is unconditional. Parental love is closest to the purest type of love there is. Regarding spouses - divorce happens which tells you that it really is a fine line between love and hate >Is it still worth it to get married in Singapore? Local vs Foreigner? Marry a local but fuck foreigners . The difference in thinking and culture is notable for foreign brides (Read: China / Viet / Thai). Like it or not - on average they are here for a better life and upscale it by marrying local men. I would do so in their shoes as well. If its just sex - that's easy right? But we are talking about life partners where everything needs to be aligned. >How do you deal with nosy people asking why are you still single at my age. As someone said - "I wish I am as lucky as you! Anyone good to intro?" >Is there anything that I should be careful with now I am approaching my 30s in relationships? Always look out for yourself first - as men we focus on our career and the ladies would come naturally. Love is selfish in that regard. Do rationale cost benefit analysis before you put anything on the dotted line. >How to not get jaded by two-faced people either at work/professional setting? Avoid office politics and gossip. It's hard in certain organisations though but as best as possible keep things in a professional setting and context. Also no funny business in the workplace. Indiscretions should be kept in other closets! >How do you (some of you feel) living a double-life with chionging and having a clean image in the day? He who has not sinned cast the first stone. Nobody's perfect and I am a nobody It feels great. You only live once - but you can love many times . Don't think so much and be grateful that we live in Singapore and the many benefits that it brings. Just be financially (and sexually) responsible hehe. > Has chionging affected how you treat/view your relationships? None. I have many "unofficial" relationships, some of which I have maintained for years. I still treat my wife with absolute respect. I don't ask the same in return as I am not deserving of it. But man does it feel good. |
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