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Semya · 22-25, M
If they want to tell me that's fine, I prefer not to pry since its in the past and not really my business.

indyjoe · 56-60, M
I look at it like this...Her past is her past, who she was with and why is of no concern to me. If she chooses to reveal details to me then she has a reason to and that is her choice. I personally chose to reveal mine to her (and give her as much information about each one as I could remember)...why? Because I didn't want there to be any secrets between us, and I didn't want the risk of something possibly coming back from my past that might cause problems in our relationship (I wanted her to have an awareness for just in case, though nothing ever happened and I really didn't think it would). But I don't pry into her past nor do I press for details, because I know she is as open and honest with me as I am with her. If she feels it something I should know then she will tell me...she always has. Our relationship/marriage is an open book and has been from the start (which is how we wanted it), but we also respect each other's right to privacy as well.
CharlieZ · 70-79, M
If personal experiences are shared within loving mutual confidence, it may become a good source of knowing eachother better.
The intimacy of the nude minds, pillow talks.

Not, of course, as a requirement.

In my experiences, the ladies of my life were much more "curious" about my Ex´es (and even with retroactive jealousy of them) than what I was.
The only one thing that made me angry was about the past jerks that treated them badly.
CharlieZ · 70-79, M
@Beatbox34 Sorry if I do not agree.
I had, yes, some bitter experiences with only some women. Bad choices, my fault.
Most of them, besides looking at the world in their own terms (which is quite their right) were blessings for me.
Beatbox34 · 31-35, M
@CharlieZ No need to apologise. We all have a different opinion and I respect yours as it may have some relevance to you.

It's just that women tend to be manipulative and use your words against you which I saw happen in my very own relationship. It broke me on so many levels and I'm in a sorry state where I have trust issues. The truth is this didn't happen once but multiple times and I've seen worse happen to people around me which makes me lose faith in women.

I shouldn't be generalizing women in any way but it's better to be safe than be sorry.
CharlieZ · 70-79, M
@Beatbox34 Friend, I know what you are talking about.
At my 68 years and divorced since 19 years ago, I can say I´ve been there, where you are. Not once, but various times.
And I felt what you feel.

But, but, but.
Women and most of women are blessings.
Honest ones, intelligent ones, loyal ones, capable of loving ones. Even more than us, men.

It may happen that there is not one for me of those wonderful women. As there is no one for me now.
It hurts, but really doesn´t matter.
You learn, with time, that they are the best.

Be cautious, yes.
Not to be guarded.
But to learn the MOST HARD posible aptitude than any human, woman or man, may ever learn.

To choose wisely.


Best wishes.
SwampFlower · 31-35, F
I don't need a full working history but I do appreciate a quick overview of what baggage to expect, if any. Baby Mama's and big traumas, basically.
Effloresce · 26-30, F
I don’t think it’s very important, but if they talk often about them instead of keeping it in the past, it makes me feel jealous and insecure 😤
Justin31 · 36-40, M
Not vital. But hard not to ask just out of curiosity. If she said none of your business I might be a bit worried.
If stuff comes up but I don't really like to go into it... Sometimes they can share too much and it makes me jelly an insecure... I know that's rediculous but that's just how my brain works
TheIncredibleHulka · 31-35, F
AbbeyRhode · F
Somewhat important. If a guy has 20 failed relationships, and most of them had restraining orders, that's kind of a red flag.
wackidywack · 22-25
I suppose it's important to know if they want to tell you about it, it's more of listening to them for me
NiftyWhite · 46-50, F
Kind of. i like to know who they are and why the relatnsp failed .... for various reasons
not as important as his sexual health history
PlumBerries · 31-35, F
[c=#7700B2]not at all.. that's all history[/c]
GoldenWorm · 51-55, M
Safety and risk matter. If they are done and gone, that's not really any one else's business. If they keep coming back like a psycho or ex-spouse, then your partner should get to know about them.
MasterofNone · 26-30, M
Their past usually shows up in their present actions so there's no need to know the specifics really. And if it does not then there's no need to know the past events either.
Carver · 31-35, F
Unimportant, period. I think anyone who thinks it is important should question if they’re actually cut-out for relationships.
Phillyphan78 · 41-45, F
I wouldn't say it's important to know but I'd like to know what type of people she's dated and what she's been through.
Beatbox34 · 31-35, M
I don't think it should matter unless the partner blurts out that they miss them and want them.
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
Not crucial, but it helps to know his past and what made him the way he is now.
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Beatbox34 · 31-35, M
@RamessesII You know what I should've done that exactly.
R5000 · 41-45, M
Did they have children together?
TheIncredibleHulka · 31-35, F
@R5000 lol just a general question. I think one ought to know if their partner has kid(s) from previous relationship(s).
Pfuzylogic · M
The boundaries for that is determined by yourself.
JBird · F
As long as he didn't cheat, hurt or kill them 🤐
LunaMuna · 46-50, F
For me not important as it’s not my business🤷🏻‍♀️
Fantabulous · 46-50, F
Not at all, we all have a past
JovialPlutonian · 36-40, M
Not at all
Synyster · 51-55, M

 
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