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What is the point of an exclusive relationship?

I am in an exclusive relationship of 6 months with a man that I love. What I personally want for myself is to not be exclusive until being engaged. I view exclusivity as a way to claim someone as 'yours' without the commitment of marriage. I dont plan on dating others, but I want to have the option since I dont have a ring on my finger. How do I tell him that that is how I feel without hurting his feelings?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I don't think you're right... Can't really say why though. If you were really in love with him, then I don't think you would be bothered with this. Then you wouldn't want anyone else... And the option of being able to mess around wouldn't be appealing to you like it is now.

    Just my opinion though...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You should have given ages. I agree especially if you are under 20 years old. If you are 30+ exclusive over a year is no good.

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    4 years ago

    If he's the guy for you only ask and it won't scare him away. If it does scare him away he wasn't the guy you thought he replaced into. you are able to no longer ponder whether he thinks you're unique in case you haven't any longer even stated it. you are able to no longer cheat on him while you're no longer unique. don't be so annoying approximately it. you're loose now to do what you % with whom you %. possibly unique isn't the main incredible place for you at this 2d. possibly you may await him to advance the "going secure" section. i think of it is large that there has been no intercourse. wait and spot if this dating is for genuine. Wait to get married (if it somewhat is the place this dating is headed), then have intercourse. that could look previous shaped yet in my opinion it remains the final way.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    That would definately not only hurt feelings it would probably end your relationship right then and there. Noone likes getting cheated on.

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