Originally Posted by
actualgoodguy
Well, I'll let me guard down a little....I'm not an idiot - I get what each one of you are saying and I agree with it. I just feel I have to maintain an image - it's the reason why I don't drink, why I set several school records in college in running, why I have the money I do at my age, etc....I have a really, really big ego and I want to always win, be the best, strive for perfection, etc. Only a few people really know this about me, but I'm sure the people that know me would be surprised if they found out, because I never show it in real life. It's almost like I feel like I'm going to be judged at the end of my life, even though I know it's not going to happen, and it's got nothing to do with religion, cause I'm not religious. That's why I decide to do all these things, sex included, cause I feel it's the right thing to do, I feel like waiting is the most admirable or perfect thing to do, that's why I do it.
But I also sometimes think about our purpose here on earth...how lucky we all are to just be alive. When you think of all the factors that created the universe, sun, earth and that my grandparents met, then my parents met and that I was even born, a healthy baby, with no defects is a miracle. And I think really, what's this big hangup I have about sex. In the first place it's the reason why I even exist. It's a fundamental part of life and it's natural to want it and experience it. Do I really want it to prevent me from having years of memories with my wife and kids, b-day parties, graduations, vacations, etc. Nevermind the feeling of being intimate and loving someone. I should do what makes me truly happy and I believe love is the ultimate way to experience happiness, so it should naturally be a stronger influence than the hangup I have.
So obviously my heart tells me one thing but my brain another, ultimately I'd prefer for my heart to win, but it's just hard to overcome, as I feel my image will be tarnished.
Anyway lol, that's my story.