Hi manic
Well, I have a question for you?
On a scale of 1 to 10, do you think you deserve happiness? (1 = not at all; 10 = really deserve)...and
second question, again from 1 to 10, how easy is it for you to express your emotions and tell a woman you love her?
Why am I asking these questions?
Because I believe that everything we do is based and centred around our inner core. In other words, everything we do comes from our mental and psychological 'seeds'. As I see it, this is not about sex, but about control. It's about wanting to 'conquer'. Please don't get offended by what I'm saying, it's just food for thought. I used to be a counsellor in the 90s and currently completing a master's in coaching psychology.
Let me tell you my personal story as well: I was married for 7.5 years, and with my husband for a total of 11. Not once did I cheat despite my unhappiness for more than half that time. Why didn't I cheat? Because I have a very strong sense of 'self' and 'value system'. Being an only child, I got to know "me" from a very young age. I know what makes me tick, what makes me sad, every aspect of my being: I'm totally in touch with who I am. I have inner peace, almost too much. That's why I'm asking you these questions: maybe you're "searching" for answers subconsciously and from the women you're with. Anyway, more of my story...
Shortly before I left my husband I fell in love, and it hit me like a sledge hammer. My marriage was on the rocks way before this happened, but when it did, it really cemented my values and made me grow into the woman I am today. Had this man not come into my life, I may not have done all the things that I have. To me, he is the most wonderful thing (and tragic thing) that has touched my life. Now, the twist....this man with whom I fell in love didn't work out. He's too many issues and a psychological block that he can't get past, so it never came into fruition. So, off I went into the big wide world of single life. I wasn't bed hopping by any means, but I've had my fair share of relationships and a couple of one night stands. My point here? The more men I went out with the closer I came to my own values and what I really wanted in life, and still do. The couple of one night stands I had, I hated, and hated myself even more for not listening to "me".
I don't know about others, but my theory is...the closer we are to our 'core' the more honest and stronger we become. The further away we are from our core, the more out of control our behaviour becomes. It seems to me that you're searching for some 'soulful' meaning in life, maybe? I don't know, just putting the question out there...
The fact that you're here asking this question and saying you need help, suggests that you want 'inner peace', you want to get closer to who you are but looking to sex for the answer. Are you actually wanting 'connection' or just physical pleasure? AND...on a scale of 1 - 10, how great is the sex anyway? Answering this question requires an absolute face to face encounter with self honesty. Self growth is extremely painful and a life long commitment. x