Sexual Pragmatism

This is incredibly relatable. It always seems like we are torn between knowing we deserve better, but as they say, the heart wants what the heart wants. And instead of settling for the best, we just settle for the best we can get.

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This is amazing. I love every part of it.

I am not sure how literal this poem is, maybe some of it went over my head, but I enjoyed it just as well. I read it a few times and I ended up with the impression is was weird and kinky and oddly relatable - all in a good way.

I'm not sure if I was supposed to, but I laughed out loud at the last line.

The only thing that threw me is that I'm not sure I'm misunderstanding the first line or if the word ultimatum is used incorrectly. An ultimatum usually indicates one or the other. Here it is a list of circumstances that align. At least how I read it.

This made me think of the transactional nature of sexual relationships and how the fleeting feeling of it somehow makes it more desirable.

I enjoyed reading it, but, though keep in mind this might be a me issue, I struggled to understand how literal you were taking some of the lines.

The imagery is quite strong, but I'm not sure I understand the deeper meaning. Do you mean if those things were the case you wouldn't stay? They seem to be more reasons to leave than reasons to stay. Maybe I'm taking it too literally. The glory hole fantasy being described as economical is excellent. Well done!