You really seem to have a lot going for you but you also present with deficits in your self-esteem. This likely impacts who you choose to date and results in lower quality men. In addition, a higher quality man is less likely to continue a relationship with a woman who is insecure or has low self-esteem. I think this is something you may wish to focus (Map) on.
Calvin and Hobbes is my favorite comic strip. Any merchandise (e.g., shirts, caps, car window stickers) are not sanctioned by Waterson. He refused to do that. His quote was something along the lines of "There's no good way to sell yourself out." (Obviously, this does not apply to the prints.)
And in my opinion the people at most risk are those who say nooo, nooo, it isn't like that, I don't have any lizard brain, I never feel that, we're just friends...
The
people who are most at risk are those who see no need to take any
precautions or have any rules because hey, they know they don't intend
anything to happen. And then afterwards they say "I didnt mean that to
happen". Men and women equally.
Exactly. I have a very high opinion of my integrity, character and loyalty. I have never cheated on anyone, ever, in my life. For a long time, I believed there was no way I could ever do so. Now I know different. I believe that anyone, in the right situation, could potentially stray. Therefore, I never put myself in that situation.
For me, I feel like the potential in me is stronger now. Given my experiences, I don't know if my bond/attachment to my wife is lessened or if it is simply different, but I am really careful nowadays.
@AdamBecker is correct. I check out women all. the. time. I am never obvious or blatant about it. I'm married. I'm not going to give a woman an obvious IOI. I just enjoy looking at an attractive woman. If I were single, I would be obvious about it--unless the woman was wearing a wedding ring.