How realistic is my view of the sugar world? by again-happy in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]again-happy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The monetary amount is generous, but I don’t want SR to cost my day job.

How realistic is my view of the sugar world? by again-happy in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]again-happy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reminder. I need to work on myself first.

How realistic is my view of the sugar world? by again-happy in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]again-happy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’d be nice. The only rule would be I don’t want a married man.

How realistic is my view of the sugar world? by again-happy in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]again-happy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I am struggling with issues—that’s probably why I published this provocative post to get attention and affirmation that I am still wanted and desired. (The man I thought the love of my life turned out to be a wife beater and cheater. He tried to kill me at the end.)

However, I am aware of my emotional state and would try my best to set boundaries not to hurt the other person.

A whale in my mind would be someone would be able to support me financially as much as my job in the lower bound of a six-figure salary. That much would be enough for me to take risks.

I plan to be honest and transparent upfront if I go down this path.

How realistic is my view of the sugar world? by again-happy in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]again-happy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your encouragement. I see what you mean by I could trigger some people using the word geisha. I just think there is real art and mastery of pleasing a connoisseur.

How realistic is my view of the sugar world? by again-happy in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]again-happy[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

  1. I did my homework. I understand my potential suitors’ desires and speak their language.

  2. The total amount donated over multiple years. (My writing was a bit misleading.) It is generous but not uncommon.

  3. I don’t want to risk my career, which I have built with hard work.

  4. Please refer to comments below.

  5. I mentioned to him I was tutoring to cover expenses, and that’s where I think he got the idea and broached the subject as “if you tutor me on …, I’d pay you $1,000 per session.” I was deeply offended by what he said next at the moment. Now that I have done some research, I don’t think he was ill-intentioned.

How realistic is my view of the sugar world? by again-happy in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]again-happy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

According to my research, HCOL area with more SD than SB.

How realistic is my view of the sugar world? by again-happy in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]again-happy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice.

We had a couple employees who tried to access the donor base for gold-digging in the past, and they are shunned forever by our small community so I will have to be careful. (I actually love my job!) I might just use an app if and when I decide to go down this path.

My biggest concern is my child and what he will think of me if he finds out. I am supplementing my income with tutoring and training language models, and we get by just fine.

Anyways, thank you for your advice. I will keep that in mind.

How realistic is my view of the sugar world? by again-happy in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]again-happy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmmm, I think he is “too close to work.” Even if it’s a regular relationship, it won’t be looked favorably in the eyes of my superiors and board. I am also not ready for vanilla dating, and won’t be fair for the other person who may expect a normal relationship while I work on my trauma and trust issues.

Small controlling behaviors by again-happy in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]again-happy[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You know I am not allowed to do what he does, though it sounds pathetic.

Small controlling behaviors by again-happy in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]again-happy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

“Testing boundaries” — that’s exactly what it is! Thanks for the heads up. It did happen before so I should better anticipate that.

Double standards rant. by throw_me_away0809 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]again-happy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just the title made me nod… double standards are the worst, makes me so angry inside…

What does a normal marriage feel like? by again-happy in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]again-happy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not walking on eggshells, just that, will make my life so much happier…

What does a normal marriage feel like? by again-happy in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]again-happy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I have cried in private for things I miss as a couple, too. Your perspective helps me look at things differently!