I am a very inquisitive person. If a question pops in my head and I feel like I know you well enough, I will ask it. Sometimes I preface it with “This might be TMI, but …” but truthfully, if I thought it was TMI, I wouldn’t ask. I’m just saying that so you won’t be shocked when you hear what comes out of my mouth next (or obligated to answer, should you choose not.)
As a result, I feel like I’m always learning. If I am quizzing you about a really delicate subject, I’ll try to keep the questions broad so you can tell me as much or as little as you deem appropriate. If we are really close and the conversation is really telling, I might start to get specific. I blame it on my journalism background – it’s in my nature to ask questions. Not my fault. Don’t blame me.
So here’s my question of the day to you:
How much do you reveal about your past sex life to your partner?
Do you keep your mouth shut until they ask, and then you tell them whatever they want to know? Do you stay discreet to protect the privacy of past partners? Do you answer questions statistically only: How many, when, and who? Or do you divulge as if you were writing a descriptive novel, telling every little detail (of course embellishing as needed to make yourself known as the very best lover in the world)? What if the question incriminates a past partner’s privacy specifically – such as “Was she as sexually adventurous if I am?” No matter the answer, you’re telling something about someone else. Does it matter?
What about friends? What do you tell them that’s different from what you tell your partner? More or less?
And are you uncomfortable when/if your partner asks you questions about your past?
Does this post make you uncomfortable?