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27 Aug 2020, 12:20 am

Definition of averse to:
: having a clear dislike of (something) : strongly opposed to (something)
He seems to be averse to exercise.
No one is more averse to borrowing money than he is.
—often used in negative statements to mean willing to
She is not averse to taking chances.

Averse to. Not adverse to. Averse to.

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27 Aug 2020, 12:25 am

Fnord wrote:

Steve1963 wrote:

Fnord wrote:

That seems more like a phobia; but one that can still be overcome.

Perhaps, if I was actually aware I had a problem at that time. I didn't get my diagnosis until very recently.

Fnord wrote:

So, how long have you been married?

My wife and I have been together for 21 years at this point. And I had a previous marriage of about 4 years.

So the passive act worked for you. Congratulations.

If you ever become a mod,
We are in serious sh*t. :mrgreen:

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27 Aug 2020, 12:26 am

Benjamin the Donkey wrote:

It's not an act for me either. I've literally never made the first move. But I have had a surprisingly full romantic/sexual life.

Well, you know what they say about "Donkeys". :mrgreen:

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27 Aug 2020, 12:30 am

Steve1963 wrote:

Fnord wrote:

Steve1963 wrote:

Fnord wrote:

Outsider85 wrote:

Besides that and there is no room to sit by a wall?

Approach her and ask her.

Easier said than done...

Of course ... but that does not make it impossible; but I guess some people may be so adverse to making any effort of their own that they expect everyone else to approach them instead.

Many people have felt this way.

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