If the exclusivity is mutual, then it is not a hobby. Originally Posted by jackfengshuiJack, if the arrangement is still donation based, I'd beg to differ with you, although I'd concede that it's not typical hobbying.
Jack, if the arrangement is still donation based, I'd beg to differ with you, although I'd concede that it's not typical hobbying. Originally Posted by MajorHandsMy point is that the cornerstone of the hobby is the absence of commitment and possessiveness. Once two people decide to see only each other and nobody else (besides SOs), then sooner or later one person would start to wonder whether the promise of exclusivity is kept. Jealousy and suspicion are not what the hobby is all about.
Actually, every relationship is "donation based". It could be fine dining, flowers and gifts, or just cash. Originally Posted by jackfengshuiVery good point Jack... something that seems to slip past the general hobbyist's perspective... Relationships of any kind all require some form of trust, sacrifice, compensation, albeit that compesation may not be as directly monetary as within "the hobby". However, a night out with friends that cost a bill or 2 is just as valuable an investment as time spent with lady.
My point is that the cornerstone of the hobby is the absence of commitment and possessiveness. Once two people decide to see only each other and nobody else (besides SOs), then sooner or later one person would start to wonder whether the promise of exclusivity is kept. Jealousy and suspicion are not what the hobby is all about.I have not seen jealousy on this board. Or even a lot of suspicion. But I have seen it play out when playing UTR, or the bar game. And play out big time. It gets very ugly. One thing I liked when I first stopped lurking a few boards and joined one. Was the almost lack of both. If we could stomp out the last little bit of it. We could end most of the drama flare ups.
Actually, every relationship is "donation based". It could be fine dining, flowers and gifts, or just cash. Originally Posted by jackfengshui