Then what is the difference between say a close friends and a lover (or at least dating which I presume means hopes to lead to that)? :confused:
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step 1...take a dictionary
step 2...look up LOVE
step 3...look up SEX
step 4...learn to differentiate between the 2 and give the advice that the OP seeks.
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The most common quote I keep hearing from my freinds & family at the moment is:
" You'll meet someone when your least expecting it"
What a load of s**t!!
Since 2012, I've given up caring, I've resigned from various gay groups (five in all), three cycling & two walking. I don't go out to socialize, & I don't make eye contact with anyone.
I know I'll be alone for the rest of my days, but hey, thats the price we pay for being GAY.
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There's a huge difference between they way I love my family and friends and the way I love my boyfriend. And it's not just the sex issue. Romantic love is a different beast than platonic love. I don't get at all the same feelings from holding my daughter's hand as I do from holding my boyfriend's hand. I'd find it somewhat disturbing if I did.
However, It's true that platonic love can be a fulfilling thing and meet a lot of a person's needs. I think Pix has a point in that. I think it's a point that shouldn't be dismissed out of hand. Being around people and socializing is important whether you're in a relationship or not for that matter. And it's a great first step in breaking out of your shell so that someday you can have a meaningful one on one relationship with an appropriate person.
I also think there's a bit of "I don't like you so I'm going to dismiss your comments as BS" going on here. Grow the fuck up and respect other people's viewpoints. You can learn something from every person who has chimed in here if you keep a more open mind.
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In the broader sense you would be correct, but in the nature of the question that the OP in this discussion has asked it is inappropriate to assume what he meant and give advice on an assumption when the advice he is seeking advice on 'platonic' relationships and to be held and loved for the person he is.
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