There is less loyalty in our community and in our relationships. And temptations are everywhere. However, I think there are some people loyal in any situations. Are you one of them?
Yes, definitely loyal. When I am with someone I don't give any other guy the "boyfriend" attention. I've been cheated on so I know what it feels like. But in today's society you really have to talk to your partner about what is deemed as cheating in that relationship. Some people view porn as cheating other feel that (although innocent) flirtatious texting with friends of the opposite sex to be cheating. Ultimately boundaries need to be set up within the relationship so that expectations are known beforehand.
Well stated.
Yes.
My wife and I are "fiercely monogamous" .
It's a core part of our "mission statement".
We've been together for 22 years.
And we like it this way.
What's the point of even having a relationship if you're not?
Self gain.
@Carin I don't see it as such, but then that's not my thing, either.
I don't have a relationship right now, but maybe I had in the past
@chilehead9 Mine either, but it seems to be for a lot of people.
@chilehead9 Not my thing either!
Less loyalty in our community? I feel like the opposite is true.
That said, once a person is mine (in any context: family, friend, lover, partner), they are mine and I am fiercely loyal and love deeply. It takes a lot to become mine, because that level of loyalty leaves a person open to hurt deeply, and I'm not trying to get hurt...
Yes I agree with you
Do you mean loyal as in honest and consistent or loyal as a euphemism for monogamous?
I took it as both, & more than that even. Protecting your partner, helping them & looking after their best interests.
@Carin All that seems kind of standard issue just friendly behavior for anyone I would consider a friend. So, yeah. I couldn't imagine why a godless person would be any more or less inclined to want to create civilized situations with others. We aren't antisocial because we don't believe in Santa Claus.
I have to confess; seeing someone put protect in that list is a curious thing that must be rooted in something primal. While I'd be willing to physically protect someone I care about, I've never had to.
@Carin being monogamous is overrated. If that's what people want, then great. If people can both be honest about their preferences and be comfortable with that, then that's great, too. If that's loyalty, then I didn't get the memo... sounds like unnecessary suppression...
@HonkyBMcfunky Thanks--I didn't necessarily mean to physically protect, although that's certainly important. I was mostly thinking along the lines of standing up for your spouse if there are in-law problems, shielding them from experiences that you know would be upsetting for them--things like that. Things that occur a lot more often than muggings or pit bull attacks.
Assuming loyal is in the sense of dedicated and trustworthy not subservient. I would say if one lacks loyalty, one could not call themselves a partner anyhow.
You're right!
When in a relationship, I'm extremely loyal. I would never cheat.
You have to define Loyal... will I lie to you when you are out of line? No... but I will always going to check your six and watch your back and never felt left alone. I will be your rock.
Id say yes loyalty and integrity are conerstones of my person until resently i was in a 6 year relationship wich i ended after finding out that she was not and i stil have good friends that help me trough all of it sometimes the ones that play you are the ones closes to you but it doesent mean you don't have other loyal poeple in your life or that you should not be loyal just focus your energy on those who are and those who show you they deserve your loyalty
Yes.
Unfortunately us loyal and faithful men are going extinct.
That's true, unfortunately..
When I love someone it’s absolute. Nothing will get me to cheat on my lady. I went several years without sex as I watched health issues drag my fiancée down until she finally lost her fight.
Ohh, so sorry for your lost..
@Sensiwoman7 Thank you. I hope you have a great day
What a dude xxxxx
@LolaOrlando Thank you, I’ve felt the pain from that type of betrayal. Plus I’m just not like that.