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Just some thoughts...

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EmSchmem

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I often see things about is this thing or that thing a sin. One I have seen alot is if it is wrong to sleep (literally, not sexually) with someone before you are married. While this can be debated until the end of time, I think most people would agree that it is pretty sinful to rip someone off.
Anyway, last night, my husband and I were going to bed and getting all settled in. We almost never sleep under the same blankets becuase my thermostat at night runs about 10 degrees hotter than his. But it was pretty cool in our room lst night so we shared the comforter. AS soon as our legs were all tangled up, it occured to me just what an intimate thing that is. In an instant I felt miles closer to him.
When two people share a bed and more specifically sleep under the same blanket all snuggled up, it is crazily intimate. Maybe it is not quite a sin, but I can assure you we would have been ripping each other off had we gotten that intimate before we were married. Had we not married and had that experience it would be really painful for both of us.
So, I'm not preaching or anything, just sharing thoughts I had. I would encourage you to think about things like this when making decisions about how to handle such things.
 

Sascha Fitzpatrick

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I hope you meant a 'married' commitment there OOTF, cos although we aren't at a place of getting married anytime soon (pre-existing commitments make it impossible for the next 3 years at least), I certainly regard my relationship as loving and committed...

Sasch

ps. Although I have literally slept with someone without "sleeping" with them, ;), I can understand where you're coming from Em. I did feel a heck of a lot closer to him that night - but at that point, with the events of that particular day, not having him close to me was impossible - I needed someone there with me to make me feel protected and unthreatened. I do however, see the problems with it, and I wouldn't recommend it for everyone.
 
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