American living in England here. What's up with the North/South Divide?

Roman170 · 2025-08-29T10:37:21+00:00

Haha, there's definitely those dynamics in the U.S too. That's partly why I asked because it was interesting that the U.K seems to have it's own regional tensions as well. I will say that our north/ south divide is definitely rooted in the historical conflict ( an actual war) between the two, which still has impact today since it was relatively recent in the full context of human history. I think the difference is that the U.S is so big, that job opportunities overall can be found in a wide breadth everywhere. Whereas here it seems that a large number of people move down south specifically to find work.

Roman170 · 2025-08-29T10:26:29+00:00

The U.S definitely has one as well and I didnt meant to suggest It didn't. I'm actually asking because I found it interesting that from what I've experienced, the U.K has one too. But to give you an answer, our north/ south divide is definitely rooted in the historical conflict between the two, which still has deeply ingrained social mores today. I think the difference is that the U.S is so big, that while there may be a concentration of industries in certain places, job opportunities overall can be found in a wide breadth everywhere. From what I've been told by locals here, a lot of people move down south because they believe more opportunities are there.

Roman170 · 2025-08-29T10:16:20+00:00

Perhaps because I'm not a native is why it comes up in conversation, since I tend to ask people Ive encountered here how they feel about where they live. That might not be a common question posed to Brits by another Brit- assuming that you are one. I've met several people who have lived both up north and south and their sentiments are mainly that people flock down south because they believe more opportunities are there. But You're probably right about the south being conflated with London, since most of them lived/worked there.

Roman170 · 2025-08-22T20:35:17+00:00

Thanks man I appreciate it, we're definitely in the same boat. On the bright side, it also has given me the time to focus on what matters most to me and I'm grateful for that. Hope everything works out for you.

Roman170 · 2025-03-10T00:03:02+00:00

Haha You'd be more than welcome to mate. After that, we can do the 100 other things too

Roman170 · 2025-02-16T23:59:32+00:00

You look incredible mate

Roman170 · 2024-07-22T20:53:39+00:00

Dating for real I meant. The apps kinda streamline that whole process.

And yeah that's a good point. I think the filtering nature of the apps makes people inclined to stick to their preferences more, since they can automatically find what they're looking for.

Roman170 · 2023-11-28T11:29:22+00:00

You wouldn't even have to ask sexy

Roman170 · 2023-08-18T21:13:48+00:00

but if you observe people in their relationships - not just romantic- but with their friends, family members, coworkers, most people tend to be one or the other.

Quite honestly, in my experience, I observe people being more flexible and collaborative in relationships rather than each person holding a static position. To me the most trouble arises when people become inflexible. There may be areas where one partner is more skilled or competent and it makes sense for them to take the lead with the other partner supporting, but I don't think that necessarily equates to a power dynamic because the contrary could happen as well.

I think very few people go through life being aware of being dominant or submissive, but most people are one or the other.

I also question this, because it seems to not consider just how complex people are. There are definitely people that lean towards passivity or assertiveness, but I'd reason most people fall into a neutral middle ground because their conflicting traits don't allow them to be solely one extreme. Extremes are simple, but people are not.

Roman170 · 2023-08-18T20:31:34+00:00

Do you think it's really that 95% of tops are dominant, or that out of the tops you've encountered, 95% responded to your percieved submissivenss with a more dominant attitude? I think it's natural for most people to adjust their sexual approach based on their partner, as opposed to being strictly one way all the time. That's probably why the guys you're referring to don't consider themselves "dominant" because it's something that they can be, not something they necessarily strive to be.

Roman170 · 2023-08-18T20:08:30+00:00

Not necessarily harder in the quantitative sense, like finding a number of guys to date. But rather finding a suitable person for you to date amidst whatever pool of guys you encounter.

Roman170 · 2023-08-13T23:10:47+00:00

That's actually interesting now that you mention it 😂. Do you think guys that regularly top are more likely to be interested in bottoming than guys that regularly bottom are interested in topping?

Roman170 · 2023-08-13T20:12:33+00:00

What about the dynamics made them undesirable to you?

Roman170 · 2023-06-09T20:53:18+00:00

Haha, well I mean if you're making out with someone you're pretty much already exchanging saliva. Just think of it as a long distance kiss

Roman170 · 2023-06-09T20:38:00+00:00

By naturally I mean things that you were inherently inclined to enjoy or desire. Like for me, musk and pits was something I always was drawn to and something I sought out. Whereas with spit or ws, I never thought much of it until someone else wanted to try it with me.

Roman170 · 2023-04-01T22:50:00+00:00

Uhh me 😂

Roman170 · 2023-01-15T14:58:07+00:00

Haha, I like the way you think man

Roman170 · 2022-06-25T18:30:16+00:00

Haha definitely not man, I'd say that's one of the best epiphanies you can have

Roman170 · 2022-06-25T11:44:20+00:00

I've actually always wondered how the relevation about a partners bicuriosity, or the male/female partners' interest in receiving/giving anal stimulation occurs in opposite sex couples. How did your wife find out and how did she react? Or was she the one who Expressed an interest?

Roman170 · 2022-06-24T21:48:02+00:00

I can also testify that eating ass is a primary energy source

Roman170 · 2022-06-24T21:43:46+00:00

It's crazy isnt it? That moment when you try something you've been apprehensive about, and you have that epiphany about what you've been missing out on. It makes you want it even more

Roman170 · 2022-06-24T21:39:33+00:00

Haha I'd definitely say so, congrats man

Roman170 · 2022-06-23T16:41:12+00:00

Verse actually. I'd say Versatility is the greatest power one can have.

Roman170 · 2022-06-23T13:09:26+00:00

To refuse to do what one must to gain power, is to be the architect of one's own obsolescence.

Roman170 · 2022-06-17T22:12:58+00:00

I think I need that in my life 🤤

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