RobLB said:
And I think it helps to actually become friends with a chick first so you can get to know each other if your looking for a LTR. Not bang her then tell her you love her.
Really? That is why instead of having you rubbing her back (even when you tried to help) she decided to have her ex-husband!
There is a chemical reaction that some women experience when meeting a particular man. It is this chemical strong attraction and desire for that man. The type of man that she will that same day talk to her best friend or sister or mom about.
My ex-wife was one of those. We were married for decade and half. That woman was 100% committed to me. She still a good friend and if I would have never left she would be still with me. I know, I know, I left. But that who I am. A man that was born to make hard decisions even if to the naked eye it does not make sense.
The woman I'm currently seeing has been with me for over a year. She also had that chemical reaction and by the look of things I would have to do something drastic for her to dump me.
Those are two examples. I can provide more.
What do they have in common?
1- I had sex with them prior to a date or during the first date.
2- I did not know them before
3-the times we had our lows...it was that sexual attraction that kept us hanging together until I manage to fix things
4- after 10 years, I trusted my ex more than anyone in my life. That is...90% trust. My current girlfriend I trust with my home keys, and other few things too.
5- in summary...after all that fvcking (and a little love making to mix things up) they also became friends. They were NOT my friends prior...they became after.
When a woman does not feel that first chemical attraction for a man...and things start as friendship...you can rest assure of two things:
1- she is with you because she sees that you have some things she likes. In another words...she is with you for RATIONAL reasons. Rational women?
2- the likelihood of eventually losing her due to some chemical attraction toward another man are much greater. You know...EMOTIONAL/BIOLOGICAL.
Your girl was with those two men because she felt that chemical rush. At least with one of them. She was with you because after getting to know you better (via friendship), she realized you had the qualities to care for her and her children.
Perfect situation? The chemical rush and later learning you also had the qualities. Women rarely want to dump those kind of men.
That is my view based on my personal opinion. And that is why I rarely pursue women that has not shown clear attraction for me.