Interesting question; but not one that really would bother me when talking with someone else. I COULD state that I have over 10 years experience within the context of BDSM and Gorean slavery; and technically it would be correct. I started learning at the age of 16. However, this statement would not be correct in terms of ‘physical’ relationships with others. In terms of actual relationships, my experience level would drop to around 5 years or so. ( this is not online or long distance, actual physical contact within relationships ) Yet, I still ‘feel’ that I have more years experience than just what was spent in relationships. It’s a tricky situation for anyone who spends time in between relationships just learning, watching, and evaluating. I guess you would have to ask yourself what you actually consider experience to be. Is it physical hands on only; or can ‘learning’ be incorporated? As an aside, I have enjoyed reading the thoughts that others have on this J callie
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