It is weird to prefer friendships over romantic relationships?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I personally find friendships better and simpler than romantic relationships, providing almost all of the mutual benefits of a relationship without the complications of romantic and sexual hassles.

[AmandaYVR]

Friends aren't typically as invested as romantic partners are. We tend to put a lot of expectations on partners and less on others (though that varies and depends.) We really need a variety of people and relationships in life to feel connected, supported and fulfilled. When a romantic partner lets you down, it can feel extremely disappointing and stressful, especially if you live with them. There is a lot riding on that relationship. It just depends on the personalities and depth of relationship of all involved. You spend less time with friends and so they may not say everything they mean and think, and that tends to differ from a partner who generally give more feedback and opinions. That checking can make a person grow, but it can also feel suffocating at times.

[AsaKyo]

Not bad if you have good friendships with non-toxic people

[NathanDavis]

fortunately, I do not have to limit myself to one or the other...

nor I had to deal with either of them being any sort of traumatic or excruciating experiences

some are just more fortunate than others, with the lives they have lead and lived and therefore we end up with very different perceptions of what both of those types of relationships actually imply

[OlderAndWiser]

Most of us do not have the complicated past that you have, and sex is an important part of our lives. So it is not weird for you but it would be weird for me.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

That's true, but I also think it was solid education that taught me to keep things wholesome.

[OlderAndWiser]

But for most of us, sex is not sordid but it is a wholesome part of a solid relationship.

[FilmGuy93]

I know a lot of people who think that way. I think friendships have their place, but I can't say that they could ever replace a romantic relationship.

[Andres77]

Guarding your heart is never weird.

taking your time is wise.

when it’s time you’ll know

[Jamie05rhs]

Well, I want friendships as well. I don't see the two as being mutually exclusive.

[Still-alive]

Not weird. You do you… as the saying goes

[serious]

There is nothing weird about this.