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One Question You Can Never Ask A Casual Sex Partner

Yet many people don’t understand why it’s taboo.

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Some of us are looking for relationships, while others focus on casual dating. People are different, and depending on where you are in life, you look for different things.

One of my best friends is actively looking for casual sex, and she hasn’t been particularly lucky so far. Unfortunately, most guys she talks with refuse to take STI tests. And out of those she ends up meeting, they either cannot communicate properly or want to date her.

Earlier today, she told me about her recent interaction with a guy who came over for sex. Based on that conversation, I realized there is a question no one should ever ask in a sex-centered relationship. And there is an expectation that shouldn’t exist when talking about a casual connection.

My friend, let’s call her Rita, is smart and honest. She’s honest with herself about not wanting to date anyone right now. She’s also honest in communicating that to men she meets. Her standards aren’t crazy high, neither are they low, and she knows she shouldn’t expect much from a person she sees only for sex.

The list of things required from her dates is very short and to the point:

This is it. It isn’t much to ask, is it? Sadly, most men cannot meet that. And I don’t think it’s about gender because I can’t see many females meeting those requirements either.

It’s important to point out that interactions over a dating app are different from meeting someone in…

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