Fucking Loyalty

Back-post, written July 14th, 2007.

I recently decided casual sex could be on the menu. Prior to that, I limited myself to long-term relationships, with the occasional romp on the side with a well-known friend/date. Since that time, I ended up having: a threesome with friends who are an open couple as well as sex twice with a newer friend. All are no strings attached - which isn't to say I'm all that promiscuous, there are strict rules.

But... No strings?

I was perfectly happy, despite exhaustion, to sleep with (name changed) Alex for a second time. Both happened at the tail end of parties. The second time, I had been interested in another individual. Whether or not the interest was reciprocated, I don't know, as I felt awkward in the situation. When Alex and my eyes crossed paths, she seemed interested again, sexually. Which is not to say that I wasn't - I was - simply, I don't feel as if I should have to avoid hitting on others when our relationship extends so far as knowledge of basic details about the other, meeting four times total, and fucking.

Now, I wasn't about to jump into bed with this other girl - but does it make me an ***hole to hit on someone in the presence of someone else I have on-going casual sex with?

I thought expectations of loyalty were for countries, girlfriends and football teams.