I'm responding for a couple of reasons. You are right in that I am probably more tiresome then some although I try not to assume anything about anyone....this is something one learns from experience because assumptions are often wrong anyway. Unfortunately, internet communications can be lacking in that what people read in a post and what people write are not always the same.
My original post about sexual behavior in the animal kingdom was in response to Wigg's post about what is or isn't natural in among other animals. We are humans and humans have a lot of things influencing their behavior that other animals do not. I'm not about to compare myself to a cutworm, for example. I may not be the brightest guy on the planet, but I have a lot more going on then a cutworm. Wigg's digressed and I fell into it. But then, so did you when you jumped in on the conversation.....and yes, I am being tiresome. I am a detail person, if you haven't noticed.
Another reason I am responding is because the reference to "my lifestyle" is misleading in terms of timeline although probably not intentionally on your part. If you've followed my posts on Getbig, then you know I am 70 years old and have been married to the same woman for over 50 years. We dated for two years prior to marrying. So clearly, I have been with one woman my entire adult life. We raised two children and have four grandchildren. My wife has been seriously ill for more than a decade. In fact she is presently in the hospital. I am her primary caregiver. This is my lifestyle these days and has been for some time.
When I was a teenager and a younger adult I enjoyed/experimented sexually with other guys. I have no regrets regarding this. If I'd not met my wife, married and had kids, I know in my heart that I could have just as easily had a long term, loving relationship with another fellow. I still find both men and women sexually attractive although I have no desire to act on this at this time. If I were single and available, then I might be saying something different. To my way of thinking, this makes me bisexual. It is not like there are a lot of people out there looking to hook up with an old man of modest means anyway....if I were a rich man??? LOL!
If you feel you need to judge me for what I've lived, have at it. It won't change how I feel about myself and how those who love me feel about me. I am a good person most of the time. I am at peace with myself. That's kind of important when you get to be my age....just so you know.
Anyway, you and I have had more productive and positive conversations in other threads. I think we should just call it good and agree to disagree or whatever works regarding the topic of this thread. I long ago gave up the idea of changing people's minds about certain topics. Cool?
I am not Judging you. I am I no position to judge.
I am free to get involved in the topics on here as you are
The topic of animal behaviour & human behaviour came up
And it's a subject I'm very qualified in.
We as human's are a Species of animal that most forget but
Would do well to remember.
As for your lifestyle, again who am I to judge.
Also I know very little of it only what you have posted,
I take it as being the truth,.
only just like me & all others on
Here we could all be lying & making things up.
Hmmmm well some clearly are & do.
Your age is not that bigger gap from mine don't see how that has
Much relevance.
It's not good to hear your wife is unwell health wise, it is difficult
And tiring / stressful caring & doing your best for a Very much loved one.
My youngest is constantly in & out of hospital for the last 12yrs
Since he was born.
The more he is ill & has to go to hospital the
Greater the chances become of it being fatal.
I'm sure you are a good a person as you can be.
Wish your wife be well soon.