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On shacking up—by a man who’s been there

You gotta give it to this guy.  He’s very honest about cohabitation.  A few quotes below, but read the whole thing here. (Note: This Web site approaches sexual issues in a way that some may find offensive.) Especially if you’re a single woman.

The upside for a man is:

There are plenty of good reasons to move in with your significant other. For a man, the primary benefit is that the place where he lives suddenly smells great, like lilacs, and fresh meadows and Care Bear farts.

The reality is:

I have moved in with girlfriends, and we’ve both kidded ourselves that it was to save money, that our marriage playacting was a smart financial move—it wasn’t and isn’t. This is probably one of the worst lies couples tell themselves when shacking up.

The bottom line:

I’ve actually said, “We’re going to see if we’re compatible!” What a superficial thing to say. If I love a woman and am compelled to give her access to my rotten DNA, compatibility is moot. I love her totally, and flaws are part of that equation.

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