Are the points you raise valid, probably. Do we need another lecture about them, probably not.
I hate it when newbies try to lecture the masses! We've been here forever! Don't you think this has been said/considered prior to your arrival or are you some omipotent being with the wisdom of the ages?
Geeesssee! I hate having to return a lecture!
Look, I happen to have a wonderful wife and I do hobby. Do I find a conflict there, yes, but that is between myself and my Maker. I take every precaution to protect all parties involved and I don't shirk my duties in any regard. The income I spend is mine to dispose of and no one in my family is suffering for it.
I realize the value of a SO/Wife in my life and handle the issues as needed. I take care of myself, bathe regularly, stay well and treat my wife like a goddess in public and the little love-bitch she is in the bedroom. For 25 years, she has always been a handful in the bedroom and continues to be that way to this day. Are there times she is NOT in the mood, certainly. We deal with those times as they occur, no problems encountered.
Now, why do I hobby? Variety! I am 48 years old and I happen to enjoy the company (intimately) of a younger woman from time to time. I also enjoy women of color, different social backgrounds and variety in their educational status. I love to enjoy submissive women, dominate women, sassy women, etc. In short, I enjoy different aspects of women besides my wife, but also including my wife.
Due to hobbying, I don't have affairs with my co-workers (and some of them are not only down-right gorgeous, but available as well) and I don't expend my financial/emotional capital on other women. Providers know the deal and are there as paid, attentive companions. I give them joy and respect when we are together. I am a gentleman and a good lover (by attribution) when we are together.
I certainly don't speak for anyone here but myself, so my comments are from me to you exclusively. If others care to comment, feel free. Finally, if you find my comments disturbing, I'll say I am sorry in advance.
So please, get off the soap box (and so will I). Remember, you are new to this arena. You might consider reading more than you write for some time to come.
Don't bother with flaming if you don't agree, because I personally don't give a rat's ass.
Just my opinion & I could be wrong (but on this one, I doubt it).
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