cookiecat
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To tired for quote and parse by phone.
It may be true that some things are easier with alternative relationships, but they invariably come with a host of problems for which people with a "typical upbringing" will not be prepared. You are most prepared for a relationship that mimics your parents, however horrifying that may be.
Percieved advantages to alternative relationships don't bear fruit if all parties aren't already up to the challenge of a difficult relationship.
The one advantage I think that can be said for alternative relationships is that they provide a bold face justification for the tired refrain that 'communication is key.' It is. And yet; at end of the day when you're tired and just want some leave me the fuck alone time, communication can be a hard pitch to sell.
This struck a familiar chord.
At my best, my submission centers around service. But I'm usually not always at my best and - as someone who deals with depression, trying to find the right words to say I don't have the energy or the spoons or whatever to speak words or move, communicating effectively is tough.

