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I am not talking about a "love" partner in that you are in a "relationship" but more like...
just a friendship. A friendship between same sex or opposite sex, no sex involved but for companionship. You just talk to them, get their opinion on things to comfort you, encourage you, or help you through your struggles and fears so that you can reach your maximum goals. Would you pay for that? I was given a life coach card today, from someone who is PAID to be your friend to support you and provide you encouragement in your life to reach your goals of happiness. Would you pay for that?

Usually I reserve the sex talk for my female friends who are roughly the same age as myself. I mean I TOTALLY joke about sex and stuff with my guy friends too, NO PROBLEM, but I've never really told any of them about my actual like sex life (or lack of). I'm pretty modest I guess, so it just feels more normal to discuss that stuff with my female friends because I feel more like they get what I'm talking about.

However my male friends don't discuss that stuff with me either. And actually most won't even make sex jokes unless it's like really light, or they're like a 19 year old dude with a certain personality. Like they try to watch that stuff around me generally, and I'm not sure if it's because I'm only 18 and all of my guy friends are between 19 and 25, or if it's because I'm a woman and they're trying to be respectful. (Which I understand, we live in a very "gotta hold that door open for the lady and watch the swearing" area. ) Or both, or something else?

So, POLL TIME!

• Your partner drinks as an outlet. Drinks about 2-3 beers before work/after work. When they go to the bar they buy another 2-3 big mugs of beers and some shots. They always drive home buzzed even after having a previous DUI. But they know how to handle their alcohol. Smokes cigarettes as well. They go to bars about 4 out of the 7 days of the week.

• Goes clubbing frequently. All their friends are single and you've only been clubbing with them once. You are all about them having fun, however they texted you they danced with a girl and to think whatever I want because I had a friend there watching him. They then added the girl on fb the next day. Tried not to let it bug me but it was weird to me.

• When not out they play video games all day. Live with their parents still at the age 25. hasn't finished school and no career plans. Just trying to pay off debts.

• They message a specific opposite sex friend on facebook a lot and they like each others posts a LOT. Every time you see their phone buzz, this persons name is always on there. I mean 3-4 days you see their name on there. You asked them who they are and they say it's their best friend however you never met this best friend. You check out the convo and they're talking about stupid things however your significant other is the one initiating all the chatter and talking all day and all night. They talk to the friend more than they talk to you.

Where do you set the boundaries of talking and entertaining the opposite sex? I'm all for having friends but if I haven't met them and you are talking all day and all night I see that as an issue. I dont talk to my opposite friends that much unless I'm asking a question or setting up a group hangout. I know my limits. My ex said this girl had a boyfriend but why is he entertaining her and sending her emojis but never to me? It's just social media and text, yeah who cares but I felt like I was on the back burner. I don't know what are your opinions on it?