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Sam Winchester (tallerthanthou) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-09-16 17:49:00

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[Day 237] Relationship Issues Group Therapy mingle
[The relationships group therapy attendees will all get a message telling them to report to The Winery in Sector 2. Sadly for them the alcohol is locked away, but there is an assortment of food and non-alcoholic beverages along the bar for consumption. Many of the tables have been cleared out and the chairs rearranged into a circle with booths along the edges for more intimate therapeutic discussions.

And don't forget the party favors! The wardens have left some helpful games and activity ideas to get them started. There's a bowl full of folded slips of papers with various questions.]

How many people have you slept with? Do you regret any of them? Why?

How many relationships have you been in? Why do you think that is?

What was your longest relationship? Most serious? Shortest? Most casual?

Why did your last relationship end?

What do you look for in another person?

Are you happy?

Who is your ideal mate?

What was the biggest problem/complication in your previous or current relationship?

What do you need out of a relationship? Sexual experience?

How long have you been single between relationships? Why do you think it was so long/short?

What is the best way to break up with someone?

Do you believe in soul mates? Do you think you have or will meet yours?

Would you rather spend your life with one important person or several acquaintances? Why?

Are there any similarities between the people you've been with? If so, what are they?

Do you have trouble making choices? Give examples.

Do you think with your heart, your head, or your genitalia? Are you satisfied with this behavior?

Do you have trouble relating to people? If so, in what way?

[In addition to the questions there are cards with various prompts. One explains the game, I Never. Another suggests people pair off and roleplay they are in a relationship and then deal with various scenarios like what do to if one partner flirts with someone else or comes home late without calling.]

Who should do the dishes?

When is it appropriate to discuss getting blue bands/having sex?

When should you move in together if ever?

What do you do if you suspect the other is keeping secrets?

What do you say if your partner comes home with a haircut you don't like?

How do you respond if you find your partner crying?

How do you decide how to spend your time together?

Your partner's family doesn't like you. What do you do?

One of you is critically hurt. How does the other respond?

Your friends don't like the person you're with. What do you say to them? What do you say to your partner?

One of you wants sexual relations and the other does not. How do you balance your needs?

How do you communicate your desire for a particular sexual desire to your partner?

It is your partner's birthday. How do you prepare?

At a party your partner leaves you to socialize with others. How does this make you feel and how do you respond?

How do you show your affection?

(OOC: Mingle style. You are not limited to the questions, scenarios, or games listed above. Assume there are more! I recycled a lot of this from last time so if someone was in this group twice they can feel free to notice, but assume there are lots of questions and prompts, so they probably didn't see them all.)

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werewulfs
2013-09-18 05:03 pm UTC (link)

[ Tyler didn't want to think about it, much less talk about it, but here he was with his palms beginning to sweat. He was in a different place now than before, a lot has happened since and honestly, he felt that she shouldn't blame herself. ]

Look, I wasn't here for you. You moved on.

[ He bites his lip. ]

The last I remember was being with you and now everything is different. Everyone from home has changed, even you. I don't know how to do this when everything I liked about myself was you.

[ A sad smile curves his mouth and he sits back on his chair, making sure no one else heard what he said to her. ]

Don't blame yourself for it.

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amplified
2013-09-18 05:08 pm UTC (link)

But it's not your fault you weren't here. It's not my fault I'm here.

[ But it is her fault that she slept with Stefan. Her gaze lowers as he says what hurts most, that he only likes himself because of what she brings to him.]

Tyler, you're amazing and strong. You've changed, you've turned into a better man and that's not because of me, that's because of you. You are still the guy I fell in love with, you still deserve to be happy. This place changes people, you're right, it changed all of us. And what happened, it's got nothing to do with anything you did.

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	werewulfs 2013-09-18 05:27 pm UTC (link)
	I know I've changed. [ Finally, he glances up, searching for her eyes. More than anything, he wanted to let go of the anger that weighed him down. His smile fades and his chin lifts slightly. ] You deserve to be happy too. [ Even if that came out bitter, he meant it. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	amplified 2013-09-18 05:30 pm UTC (link)
	[ She swallows thickly, her gaze meeting with his as she tries to figure out what to say to make this better. But nothing will.] You always made me happy, Tyler. I hope you know that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	werewulfs 2013-09-18 05:38 pm UTC (link)
	[ He doesn't know how to answer to that, instead he has a look of disappointment. Everything he was fighting for before was gone now - everyone.. ] Sure. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	amplified 2013-09-18 05:41 pm UTC (link)
	[ She realizes that maybe he needs more time, it hasn't been that long, he deserves it, if he wants it. And maybe she needs it too, although really it should be about what he needs, she's the one that cheated, technically.] I'm sorry. [ She lets out a breath before moving to stand up again, to just let him be.] You don't know how sorry I am. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

werewulfs
2013-09-18 05:56 pm UTC (link)

[ With a furrowed brow, he stood up just after she did. When she said she was sorry, he felt guilt. The whole situation was messed up and neither of them should say sorry. These were difficult circumstances and he gets it. She moved on and so should he, it was just harder for him to get over her just because it was so soon for him. It didn't mean he didn't want to see her, because as much as it pained him to notice her with anyone else, he missed talking with her. But he wouldn't be the one to suggest to 'just be friends', they could never just be that. There will always be that tension between them, a vibe that makes them steer clear of each other. ]

Don't go...

[ He touched her arm, a breath leaving him. ]

I'm sorry too.

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	amplified 2013-09-18 06:35 pm UTC (link)
	[ When he touched her arm, she stopped and without really thinking about it, upon hearing his apology, she moved to give him a hug. Just because she felt something for Stefan now, it didn't mean that her feelings for Tyler were completely gone, that he didn't mean anything to her.] I'll leave you alone, I promise. I'm so sorry. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	werewulfs 2013-09-18 06:53 pm UTC (link)
	[ Tyler didn't stop her, all he did was move his arms around her and picked her up in a warm embrace, slowly setting her down again. He took in her scent just as he rested his chin on her slender shoulders, held her tightly with his eyes closed, almost wishing away this entire problem. ] It's okay, Caroline. Please, don't say you're sorry. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

amplified
2013-09-18 07:06 pm UTC (link)

[ It's not okay, it'll never be okay. She keeps hugging him because he lets her and she buries her face against his shoulder too, closing her eyes. She wishes things weren't so complicated, she wishes that she didn't feel different but at the same time, she can't regret the way she feels. A small part of her understands how Elena feels now, how complicated it can be to feel for two people, how horrible it makes you feel.

She gives him another squeeze, letting the hug linger just a bit before she pulls back.] It'll... things will get easier. [ Maybe. She hopes so.]

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	werewulfs 2013-09-18 07:23 pm UTC (link)
	[ He pulls back slowly, giving her a nod. None of this would be easy for either of them. Offering her a warm smile, he takes a step back, his brows lifting. ] I hope they do. [ Really he did, but being a man about this was difficult. If it was up to him, he'd fight for her till there wasn't anything left to fight for. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	amplified 2013-09-18 07:45 pm UTC (link)
	[ The last thing she wants is a fight between anyone. If that were to happen, she'd choose to be alone, she'd have to. It's the only fair solution. None of this is easy, none of this is fun or exciting, that's what separates this from what Katherine did. Caroline isn't doing this to play games or get ahead, it hurts her too.] They will. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	werewulfs 2013-09-18 08:12 pm UTC (link)
	We should umm... [ he scratches the back of his head. ] I don't know, set up a day where we can really talk without all the eyes around us. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	amplified 2013-09-18 08:20 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah, we should. [ Because she'd forgotten about all the people. She steps back, awkwardly before nodding. She moves to sit back down.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	werewulfs 2013-09-18 10:01 pm UTC (link)
	How about tomorrow? Unless you have plans. [ he swallows, watching her take a seat. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	amplified 2013-09-19 01:16 am UTC (link)
	[ she glances up at him, nodding with a gentle smile.] Tomorrow will work. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	werewulfs 2013-09-23 08:59 pm UTC (link)
	Alright. Sweet. I'll see you tomorrow then. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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