Maybe because you don't know yourself...
>>I don't understand why people get into a serious relationship and think it's okay to hide something big like that from their SO. Certainly before you get married that's the kind of thing you must come clean about. If you're going to have an honest relationship with someone, you can't hide who you are.
MT,
Good questions.
I don't think anybody thinks it's, "OK," to do that. But, it takes a while to "know yourself" and that can be a big problem when it comes to,"being honest and truthful." You can't be honest about yourself until you walk the walk - then you can talk the talk.
I've been asked "evolutionary" (What you doing? How does this makes sense? Are you going to...?" questions along the way and I found out the best response is:
"I don't know... I just don't know everything about this... But, it seems to help more than it hurts anything. It's just how I've been living and - when I thought it might cause "us" problems - I felt it the right thing to bring it up. It's your life too. And, I really appreciate you talking to me about this because not only do I not know all the answers, I haven't even thought of all the questions. But, like I said, it has seemed harmless enough, but helpful enough, that I've been getting through life as I am and the world hasn't crashed or anything. Do you think what people wear in their own homes, for example, is that big a deal? Does wearing a costume out on Halloween really make you a different person? Would it be such a bad thing if I was a fan of something, like racing or football, and spent my money on some team shirts and extra beers on game day?"
Be honest, then be more honest as you know more. And, make the effort to know a lot. Be as honest as you can, and maybe more honest than you usually are when it comes to your SO. It's the basis of the trust you need to be together; they have to know you at least as well or better than you know yourself.
How many husbands and wives get asked, "Where's "Z" today?" and they respond with some unexpected answer like, "Oh, off with their buddies for three weeks in Mexico, goofing off and buying stuff."
To your surprised look they then say, "Yeah, I know... It's not for everyone. But, hell they're good with the kids and they'll be in a good mood for months after this. So, what the heck. Better the devil you have than the one you haven't met yet, right?"
Love endures, but not on ignorance.
It'll never work, Briefing!
But, if u MUST play this game with her, Halloween is coming! U go as Angelina. She can go as Brad!:brolleyes:
Oh, yeah! That'll work all rite!:eek: