Some people think I am a wise old man (at least the few I interact with). One reason is that when they learn that my wife and I have been together over forty years, and for several years I have been her only caregiver, it has grown more of a challenge each day. I don't think she recognizes me as her husband anymore, only as someone who is taking care of her.
What most people are unaware of is the details of a long-term relationship, including the challenges, successes, and failures that come along the way.
Seventy years of observation and experience lead me to these conclusions: 1. Love is easy 2. Trust is not easy. 3. Sex drive is always present, filled with temptations, needs, and tensions. NOTE: I believe that people in the BDSM community do better with sexual tensions because of the prevailing honesty of most participants.
Men and women inherently do not trust each other for good reason(s). If they fall in love and navigate the danger zones when trust is an issue or subconscious issue, they emerge with a better understanding of each other and develop a road to a better future.
It requires commitment, practice, and effective communication with one another. Ancient wisdom still indicates it is best to have a mate and not be alone. (it is not good to be alone in effect I my reality is all me iam not made to be this way).
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