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Relationships of Convenience
E-Question: For a Relationship of Convenience (i.e. not romance or love) what would be the convenience factor that you would most desire?
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E-Q Responses:

He's breathing! All kidding aside compatibility is the key. When you're young, you look for love...when you're old and lonely, compatibility means a lot.

I have a relationship of convenience. The convenience factor is, we do things of common interest together. And have fun.

I'm predicting most will say great sex.. for me... a handiman. It won't hurt that he's great in bed, too, though!

The greatest part would be muscle & money. After the "lovin" I need real action! The power of cash! Sorry, but it always comes down to money, it talks and the BS walks.

Having someone to attend concerts with.

SECURITY

NO PAIN

I can't see a relationship of convenience.....I would hate and resent it....and the person

A relationship of convenience is out of the question for me. I'm happy the way I am right now. Not that I haven't had any offers but what for. Just one thing on their minds and that will not do for me.

Most relationships of convenience are either for financial reasons or people not wanting to be alone......so feelings of loneliness and wishing company.

To me, it wouldn't be financial reasons, but rather for companionship. But is that strictly a "convenience" relationship or is it an emotional bond?

I'd hate a convenient marriage.

Friendship

This question was truly written by a man. Because I don't think a woman would be in a "relationship" without romance or love. Otherwise, she could just stay home with her toys.

Oh yea? I'm old...I only want your money, security and companionship...hey if I wanted that I'd still be married to my ex!!

I don't desire a committed relationship without love and romance, period!!

After looking at this question several times....And having been divorced now for several years, I think I would have to say money. Someone who would pay the bills and take me traveling. It may sound awful, and I probably could never do it. But it is a thought that has crossed my mind from time to time. There are times when I wouldn't mind being pampered like that. I don't believe it would ever last though because of my values and self respect. In all honesty, I couldn't live with someone just for the money. I want more and feel I deserve more.

If I desire a realtionship with someone..be it "friend", lover or relative, I firmly believe that theres nothing convienent about it..any..LONG term relationship requires effort by both parties,serious effort....loving or liking someone when its convienent is the coldest heartest thing I can imagine.

we have ALL been in relationships of convenience, and probably will continue to be, and maybe not even know it, but if you think hard, and be honest with yourself, you'll see that it HAS happened to you, it IS happening to you, or it is GOING to happen to you.

I celebrated my 25th wedding anniversary on June 6. I am 44 years old. We were in love. Over the years, love and romance have ebbed and flowed but the bottom line is commitment even though it can look like "convenience". What keeps us together is the vow we took. I think at some point all long-term relationships become "convenient." It's hard to determine what exactly a convenience factor is. Not going through a nasty divorce? That's
convenient. Unless there are other factors - abuse, alcohol, etc.. we need to examine what it is we really can expect from our relationships.

Definitely sex. Sex without love or romance is the best -- no games, no jealousy
I think at later age a relationship of conveniennce could be based on not being alone. Of course you would need to get on really well with that person. Money and sex are of course bonuses.

In the discussion the group listed "convenience factors" on the board and voted on those of most importance. Here's the talley:

Companionship -- 17 votes

Great Sex -- 8 votes

Compatibility -- 8 votes

Emotional Support -- 7 votes

Traveling Partner -- 6 votes

Sharing Expenses -- 6 votes

Friendship -- 4 votes

Legal Residency! -- 3 votes

Great Cook -- 2 votes

One vote each for Money, Health Insurance, Care Giving, Security and Handyman.

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