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| What do we mean? Relationship instability happens when partners 'float' between these 3 different arrangements. |
Exclusive relationships: Loyal Feminine Traditional Conservative Often formalised legally Rules set and reset with experience and compromises Open relationships: Independant Understanding Open-minded Non-jealous Can drift into loose defacto relationships A small number of rules that show care for partners Casual friends with benefits: Spontaneous Exciting Independant Experimental No commitment Making changes to agreed rules usually indicates the end. |
| Complicating factors |
All men are liars
The above position can add to the 'urban myths' and is often explained by some in the following: The bad guys lie to get in your pants. |
| Basic guidelines | 5 how-to tips:
Take time to think about what YOU want. Link up with someone who wants similar things. Set rules that you BOTH agree with. Stick to agreed rules .... breaking them changes/ends relationship. Relationships are usually short. If not happy with changes, end it. |
| FIFO extra problems | Meerilinga conducted a study into some of the family issues of the FIFO (fly in / fly out) activities in WA. There are 4 problem areas: Employers could help with more detail on entitlements. Support agencies could also provide more information. Emergency support services need to be inplace. Flight times & rosters adjusted for better arrival/departure outcomes. And then you can always ask DAN & JENNIFER! Warning: Avoid searching "Adult friends with benefits". They are 'sex site fronts' filled with web virus & trojan software. |
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