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Tweak says, "DANGER, WILL ROBINSON!"

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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	sadistfaction 2013-09-26 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	[Oof, that was like a kick in the chest. He liked to think that's something that won't happen, even though he's completely aware that it can.] Y-yeah... I really doubt I will be, but having him around will be nice nonetheless... For company and drinks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-09-26 09:16 pm UTC (link)
	You would be. [She has every confidence! After all, he already lost the most important person in his life and he managed to survive. Even if he has some problems because of it, he manages to keep going.] I think about that more than I should. If you left and then returned and didn't remember me, what it would be like. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sadistfaction
2013-09-26 09:28 pm UTC (link)

I'm starting to think your thoughts are worse than mine...

[He doubts that is possible, what with his dark and twisted tendencies, but still!

Thankfully in his good mood, he's able to make a joke out of this.]

Just wait, I'm gonna have a nightmare that that really happened, and wake up in the middle of the night from an anxiety attack. And I'm gonna wake you up to comfort me. You only have yourself to blame!

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	fields_of_hope 2013-09-26 09:34 pm UTC (link)
	[She has those thoughts because it's happened before. And it was most unpleasant. But moving on.] And what sort of comfort would you want from me, in the middle of the night? [Does her voice turn suggestive there? Yes, moderately! Blush for her, Sougo darling.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2013-09-26 10:01 pm UTC (link)
	[He points to his cheek.] Hugs and kisses? [And then there's an innocent look, though he is mostly being silly. But he wants to play along, and he's not as good at the whole suggestive thing.] The whole thing may or may not consist of jumping on top of you to wake you up, making inappropriate noises. I thought you would appreciate the warning. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-09-26 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	If I find you on top of me in the middle of the night, you risk getting more than hugs and kisses. [Lacus gives a cheeky wink.] I tend to be far more affectionate when I'm half asleep. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2013-09-26 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	I accept your challenge! [Yes, he'll take that as a challenge, but of course! That makes everything way more fun.] Don't think I'll make it easy for you just because you're hot! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-09-26 10:32 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, dear. I'll have to start wearing my less modest nightgowns to bed, then, to even the odds. [Even if she's reasonably sure nothing will come of it, flirting is fun and harmless. Maybe she wouldn't if she didn't feel so relaxed.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2013-09-26 11:33 pm UTC (link)
	[Sougo laughs softly at that!] Aah. Maybe I'm not such an unlucky person after all. I doubt every guy gets this kind of treatment. [He winks! Though, really, playing with her like this is always so much fun.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-09-27 08:46 pm UTC (link)
	They certainly don't. [Seeing him happy is enough to alleviate any odd feelings about being forward.] I'll make sure you're as lucky as you want. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2013-09-27 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	[He nods and flushes at that, and drapes an arm over her shoulders.] Best decision I've ever made was to move in with you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2013-09-27 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	[The casual intimacy of that gesture makes her smile as she leans her head against his shoulder.] I'm glad I asked. I almost thought you might find the idea too intrusive. But I wanted to take the chance anyway. I feel much stronger now than I did when I was alone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sadistfaction 2013-09-27 11:35 pm UTC (link)
	I did at first... But I was tired of being alone. Really sick and tired of it, in fact. [Hearing that she feels stronger warms his heart.] I don't know if I feel stronger yet, but I think that it can happen, whereas before I doubted it could ever happen. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

fields_of_hope
2013-09-27 11:42 pm UTC (link)

[She walks a few steps in silence before responding.] I don't remember much from that morning after Spike bit me, but I do remember you carrying me home and I was thinking how strong you are. Not only because you were lifting me so easily, but because it was hard for you to see me like that and take care of me, especially when the day was already so hard before that.

You have some growth you want to do and I wouldn't tell you it's unnecessary. But I remember that thought very clearly.

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	sadistfaction 2013-09-28 12:52 am UTC (link)
	Well. [He opens the door, allowing her to enter first.] Helping people in need is important, especially the ones you care about. And you would do the same for me, too. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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