WW---I agree with everything that you say except that every-
thing wasn't always talked about as it is now.When I was going
;with my wife;you couldn't ask her what felt best to her; because
sexual things weren't discussed.I think that we discussed things
more than most couples did.Perhaps;that is;one of the reasons that our marriage has lasted so long!We both cared about the
others feelings.For example;I couldn't ask her to show me how she touched herself because;in those days;women didn't admit
to masturbating!She didn't admit to doing it almost every night
until; in conversation;after marriage.Luckily;I cared about how
she felt too!Alot of fiances(sp)and husbands didn't and I think
that is why alot of relationships failed.Openness with your partner
is a nessessity.That(in my opinion)is what is better about the
newer generations. Irish
P.S.If you're embarrassed to consult one another;you don't belong together!(My $.02)We were married in 1965.

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