Celibate Thread

[JAM2b]

Celibacy is intentionally staying unmarried and abstaining from sex because you choose to do so. It is usually for religious reasons and usually meant to be a lifelong commitment.

Abstaining while single but wanting to be in a relationship or open to it isn't the same as a commitment to celibacy.

I'm not opposed to a separate sub forum, but I think the topic can fit in well as individual threads in this singles forum that already exists. Our sub forums don't get enough traffic or activity as is. Very few people are committed celibates.

Either way, it doesn't apply to me, as I have already been married once. Celibacy threads in the single section wouldn't be a bother. I just wouldn't participate if I didn't have anything applicable to contribute.

 

[JacquelineDeane55]

Alright. But the tone of your previous post to me sounded a little bit rude and yes, I did get offended by it. But I am over it now. I always get over negative emotions I have.

I did not say I was virgin to "show off" or anything like that. Sorry if I gave anyone that impression.

So what you are saying is that being a virgin is not the same as celibacy? I guess that is where the confusion lied because I did not know that.

 

[JAM2b]

Being a virgin just means a person has never had sex with anyone (yet). They might at some time in the future or they might not. It's not a commitment. It's just a current state of being. Everyone is born a virgin, but most people don't remain virgins their whole lives. Most people seek a marriage and many want to have children.

People who are virgins and don't rule out getting married are not celibate. They are just virgins who are abstaining until marriage.

Celibacy is choosing to commit to never having sex with anyone at all ever. Religious people who choose this usually make a vow to remain celibate (unmarried).

 

[JacquelineDeane55]

Oh. I didn't know that.

I don't think celibacy is right for me. You see, just like a lot of adults who are single like me, I dream of love and romance and finding a life partner. Maybe someday I will....but....I am notoriously picky when it comes to men. Not every man is my type you see. I've found a few guys in my lifetime I really liked, but none of those relationships worked out you see. I think a lack of communication on my part killed things. Hhhhmm...maybe this is why I'm still unmarried?