Opinions, Sex, and Such Nonsense as That
Sometimes I wonder if it's okay to like a person but not their actions. I think someone is pretty cool but I know that there'd be no point in telling them you don't agree because they don't listen--you're the exception to the rule or the oddity or just someone that is outside of it.
OR they're aware of your difference in opinion and, perhaps don't think less of you, they just don't think you can "handle" it. The reason I brought this up is that, although I like certain people, there's always a social barrier when it comes to the one subject I almost always disagree with people on: sex.
Sex is an issue that I'm always going to be socially awkward with because I view it as a private thing and so things like sex toy parties and such will always make me uncomfortable. You can talk to me about it if you want but I can't give you advice on it; my morals tell me to say "don't regret it" but that's all. And when I do say that I get weirded out looks like I'm beyond reasoning or something. I accept that most people are having sex and living together before marriage, it's a part of our society but it's not something I ever plan on doing. So why should I be getting the weird looks? It's useless of me to say that we're supposed to accept everyone's opinions and morals and the like but sometimes I feel that some people think I'm oblivious or hate the idea of sex or even fear or something. Even when told it's because that's a high emotional investment that I'm unwilling to bestow upon the being known just as "boyfriend" which promises nothing I get the weird looks. Some of the looks convey the "Oh she thinks she's better than us!" feel but that's not true either.
I guess the point is that it's irritating knowing that you're excluded because you don't conform your personal morals--even when you aren't forcing them upon others. And that as much as you want to say "is that really such a good idea to continue that way?" you don't because you know that society says it's fine and you're viewed as old fashioned or prudish, so asking that question will bring only conflict.
OR they're aware of your difference in opinion and, perhaps don't think less of you, they just don't think you can "handle" it. The reason I brought this up is that, although I like certain people, there's always a social barrier when it comes to the one subject I almost always disagree with people on: sex.
Sex is an issue that I'm always going to be socially awkward with because I view it as a private thing and so things like sex toy parties and such will always make me uncomfortable. You can talk to me about it if you want but I can't give you advice on it; my morals tell me to say "don't regret it" but that's all. And when I do say that I get weirded out looks like I'm beyond reasoning or something. I accept that most people are having sex and living together before marriage, it's a part of our society but it's not something I ever plan on doing. So why should I be getting the weird looks? It's useless of me to say that we're supposed to accept everyone's opinions and morals and the like but sometimes I feel that some people think I'm oblivious or hate the idea of sex or even fear or something. Even when told it's because that's a high emotional investment that I'm unwilling to bestow upon the being known just as "boyfriend" which promises nothing I get the weird looks. Some of the looks convey the "Oh she thinks she's better than us!" feel but that's not true either.
I guess the point is that it's irritating knowing that you're excluded because you don't conform your personal morals--even when you aren't forcing them upon others. And that as much as you want to say "is that really such a good idea to continue that way?" you don't because you know that society says it's fine and you're viewed as old fashioned or prudish, so asking that question will bring only conflict.