Love, Lust, and Friendship

[Skibum]

There have been a few threads about relationships posted recently, and I thought I would like to put my oar in the water on this one.

It seems to me that there are three different levels of attraction to another person, love, a spiritual feeling of affection, lust, a physical desire for someone, and friendship, a comradely feeling of closeness and comfort. How lucky is the person that can find all three rolled up into a single package!

I have managed to find mine. Who else thinks they have found this ideal?

 

[Silverlily]

Oh! Oh! Me! Me, I have!

But really, I think I've beaten that (the subject, not my husband) to death by now.

 

[Savage Kitten]

congrats~

you are indeed lucky and very fortunate... i think it is a rarity to find such a package deal *grinz*

and no... it hasn't happened for me

 

[Stormystarr]

I have found that "one" person, and I wasn't even expecting him to come along like he did, but it's so perfect with him, I love him more than anything!!!

 

[Skibum]

I wasn't expecting to find her, either. I wasn't even looking, but, one day, there she was.

 

[Always]

finding mine was an accident, but it's kind of like Romeo and Juliet... there are barriers in the way and I'm not sure if the feeling is mutual.


(stormystarr... great quote!)

 

[OUTSIDER]

Still looking I'll let you know if I find her.

 

[Patryn]

You are indeed fortunate if you find that person. It's too soon to tell with who I'm seeing, but I'm hoping *crosses fingers*

I had someone like that once, but unfortunately due to circumstances outside our relationship, it couldn't work out.

 

[Guest]

I am pleased to say that I have once again been united with my soul mate in this life. He is a wonderful, dear friend and I love him greatly.

~Tiggs~
http://smilecwm.tripod.com/net2/smlove2.gif

 

[CreamyLady]

Yes. Me, too.

 

[OUTSIDER]

God now I'm really depressed.

 

[Juliangel]

I have met mine too.
I met my honey when we were 15, went out for a while, broke up, became friends and started dating again at 17. We moved into our own apartment at 18 and got married at 19. Tomorrow is his 31st birthday and he is my best friend, I love him with all my heart and still lust after him all this time.

I even have a special code for his pager that mean "I'm lusting you" that way he knows to finish up his paper work and HURRY home.

 

[coach]

I too have found my sole mate. I work with my wife and every guy I know says they couldnt do it. they would kill each other after a week! I love it.

 

[Naked Hunny]

I want a soul mate!! Wheres my soul mate damnit!!?? Im getting jealous here!!

 

[willow]

As soon as I quit looking, I found my dream guy. We have been together for nearly 4 years & it just keeps getting better. I think there is someone out there for everyone, it just takes time to find the right one. I found a lot of wrong ones, but glad I knew when the right one came along.

 

[Cheyenne]

Count me with the jealous people.

 

[dusk2dawn]

I have to say that I have not been lucky enough to meet my soul mate. I have just given up to the point where if someone is out there that maybe someday I will be very fortunite to meet him.

 

[April]

Usually you can find all three early in a relationship. The test comes years later. And I don't mean just a couple of years. If you still have all three, you're lucky. It's sad when lust dies, love fades, and all you're left with is friendship.

 

[Bushido71XS]

Count me with the jealous people.

Ditto

 

[Jester]

Maybe, but if I did, I fucked things up and lost her forever.

Otherwise, count me among the green-eyed monsters.

 

[Cheyenne]

Count me with the jealous people.

Ditto

Wow, there are a lot of us here, aren't there? But it is good to know I'm not alone.

 

[Mortto56]

"It's very hard work!"

I would like to say that 25 years ago,I was walking down the road when I saw my future wife.We where introduced to each other by some friends of ours,and we had a 2 hour staredown.It seemed like I could'nt take my eyes off her,nor could she me.

Now 25 years later,3 kids,a divorce,and remarried,we are still soulmates,lovers,and friends.
But let me tell you that it has
not been easy by anymeans.
We have had some pretty shitty luck at times,and we have had some pretty hard times,but that is the kind of things that bring you together closer,and makes you stronger.

I would'nt trade my wife for anything in the world.She has put up with me and my anticks for a long time.So to repay her for all those years of dedication,I'm planning something real special for our 25 anniversary.(I'm not going to say what,just incase she happens to see this post)(LOL!)

So I'll have to say that "YES" I have found the "WOMAN" of my life,
and I "LOVE" her very,very much.

"NOW WOULD SOMEONE PASS THE KLENEX PLEASE?"..WAAHAAHAAA!

 

[Gingersnap]

Met the guy I have been dreaming of all my life. The minute I looked in those eyes I knew, felt something click inside and relax. All the things I ever hoped for were there and I feel like the most fortunate of souls. Our hearts speak the same language dear man.

 

[Earthmuffin]

*sigh*

*passing cyber Puffs Plus around*

Add me to the list of the have-nots.

 

[TN_Vixen]

I read an article recently about "soul mates" and a lot of what was written was very true. Some people connotate "soul mates" with something spiritual instead of tangible. Soul mates, as described in this article was finding someone with whom we feel a sexual, intellectual and social connection with. Sometimes we get 2 out of 3 with a person, sometimes never all three. I have only once in my lifetime felt all three totally. It was a rare experience and unfortunately the guy was too young to realize how rare it was... so it didn't last. But I can say that from then on, I've never accepted anything less in a relationship.