What have you gotten to experience because of your current or ex SO?

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  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
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    All the glory of DIY home renovations, some of it is fun, but I have developed a hatred for drywall dust....
  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member
    edited April 2017
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    Wow, this is kinda depressing me. I can start kicking off a huge list of things my DH has experienced because of me, but what have I done because of his influence. I've never moved out of this area, I have a crappy safe government job because he was afraid my hi tech job would be offshored, I've had shocks, heartbreak and disappointment. Hmmm.

    Ah, the things we'll do for love.
  • ItsMeGee3
    ItsMeGee3 Posts: 13,255 Member
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    Protection Orders
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,492 Member
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    Glynn20 wrote: »
    Protection Orders

    You Win.
  • Strivetobebetter76
    Strivetobebetter76 Posts: 1,784 Member
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    Airport sex
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,492 Member
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    MostHeinousBarbarian wrote: »
    Airport sex

    You Win.

  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,035 Member
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    Paragliding

    Rock climbing

    Cocaine addiction

    Crabs

    Abuse

    Adultery

    Divorce

    Bridge burning
  • cassandrarodriguez89
    cassandrarodriguez89 Posts: 239 Member
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    Because of my husband I started lifting weights. I always assumed girls who lifted weights turned into manly women, I did not realize it just made everything more defined.
    Hubby also got me interested in traveling
    Hubby taught me to learn another language
    And hubby gave me an amazing baby :)
  • Strivetobebetter76
    Strivetobebetter76 Posts: 1,784 Member
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    The most amazing, memorable massages I've ever experienced.
  • FizikallyFit1
    FizikallyFit1 Posts: 32 Member
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    Mmmm does stalking count? Currently going through that with my X.
  • FabulousFantasticFifty
    FabulousFantasticFifty Posts: 195,833 Member
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    Because of my Mama who was a single Mom, I learned to fix things around the house.
    As an adult I studied books and codes and self taught myself to do carpentry, plumbing, electrical and just about every skill I would need to build a house on my own. God gave me the gift of great taste and artistic talent to Design the homes I renovate! :)
  • StrongAndHealthyMommy
    StrongAndHealthyMommy Posts: 1,255 Member
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    ex's:
    what date a musician was like
    rock climbing
    sign and symptoms of bipolar disorder
    toxic relationships

    husband:
    tried ramen for the 1st time
    went to NHRA... I always loved drag races, but besides racing my own car, I didn't go to a event like that one
    lost fear for gun. Actually, now I own a couple.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,483 Member
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    My ex introduced me to Canada. (From the UK originally)
    My SO introduced me to camping and hiking in the Rockies, including Jasper (named a cat after the place) and Banff.

    Cheers, h.
  • Crazygraciegirl_
    Crazygraciegirl_ Posts: 73 Member
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    The most memorable I can think of rn is flying in a hot air balloon! Let it be known it was tethered to the ground by ropes, but it was still something I never saw myself doing before! I'm also much more active when I spend time with him. Half our dates consist of geocaching; it is like adult treasure hunting.
  • slider728
    slider728 Posts: 1,494 Member
    edited April 2017
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    @Gimsteinn1 wrote: »
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    I've experienced forgiveness and unconditional love.

    Best one I have seen so far. I can get sex from a stranger at a bar. I can go see a movie and hang with a friend. This....forgiveness and unconditional love, that is what a relationship is all about!!

  • DasItMan91
    DasItMan91 Posts: 5,753 Member
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    With one of my ex gfs, I experienced what it was like to have someone to talk to on a daily basis and someone who had your back. Granted I was still insecure back then and people who were insecure themselves would make fun of me and say why would a chick wanna date someone as ugly as me but at the same time, it was nice having someone to talk to who cared about me. I never got to experience true love though as it was just an infatuation.
  • slider728
    slider728 Posts: 1,494 Member
    edited April 2017
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    @Crazygraciegirl_ wrote: »
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    Half our dates consist of geocaching; it is like adult treasure hunting.

    I never seem many people mention that on here. That has always kind of surprised me. I like to do this as well on nice days when there is nothing else on the calendar to do.

    Geocaching....utilizing a multi-billion dollar satellite system to find Tupperware in the woods! :)

  • ClubSilencio
    ClubSilencio Posts: 2,983 Member
    edited April 2017
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    Free rent
    Coachella
    Chai tea
    Bikram yoga
    Poolside selfies of my feet
    Country music concerts
    Bed Bath & Beyond
    IKEA sex
    Lululemon (hey, their stuff fits me too)
    Growing herb plants on the windowsill
    Astrology (she was weird)
    Rectal prolapse (she was freaky)
    $30 omelettes :|
    Kale
    Hotter friends


    I wish I was kidding about a 1/3 of this stuff.



  • slider728
    slider728 Posts: 1,494 Member
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    I'll toss out another one. Got to meet with the trainer in a few minutes, so don't have much time.

    Because of my wife, I was introduced to Elvis

    Of course, I have heard of Elvis Presley before my wife and probably even knew a song or two. However, I really had no idea of the talent he had until I met her and started listening to him :)

    For our first anniversary, I took her on a surprise trip of which the first stop was Graceland in Memphis. What a kick *kitten* experience that was. I loved it :)

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