I'm married and I never need "permission" to do anything. If I do something and want to have my wife there, I will invite her. If not, she's got her own life.
- I have no kids, so traveling is never an issue.
- My wife has her own company on top of a nice job, so her using my income isn't an issue.
- I have all, if not more "toys" than my single friends. Big screens, sports car, all video game consoles, etc.
- I hit the gym 4 times a week, around 1am. That gives me quite a bit of time to myself to get in shape and sweat out work related stress.
- I go to many shows (aka concerts) a month with friends or my wife.
- I snowboard whenever my work schedule opens up. Generally sales are best in the winter for me, so I tend to put in more time.
- Stripclubs with "the boys" are never an issue, nor is it something I need to hide. Part of a relationship is trust, and after 8 years together, we've got nothing but.
.... The initial post is the complete opposite of my life, minus the 5 girlfriend thing. I've been there, done that, and never want to again. I prefer being with a woman who I am comfortable with.
The perks include having a lifelong partner who I can share everything with. We have goals together and our families get along great. Nothing is more important to me than family, and knowing that i have mine in place, makes dealing with life's other roadblocks a lot easier.
Say what you will, but my life is more than fulfillin. If I had to come back again in another lifetime, I'd want to come back as me.
