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NSFW - How does one get rid of persistent lust for someone?

Asked by mazingerz88 (29260points) February 22nd, 2013

Especially in a case where it might ruin relationships?

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Seek's avatar

I have no idea.

But in all honesty, I don’t want to!
It’s harmless fun.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

@Seek_Kolinahr Oh sure, you say it’s harmless, but what about the time you showed up at my front door with handcuffs and cheez wiz?

I don’t know if it’s possible to just “get rid of it.” I don’t think I’ll ever stop lusting for several people.

wundayatta's avatar

Saltpeter. Haldol. Alcoholism.

I recommend standing up for multiple relationships. Try to change social standards. Put your energy into that. It’s a way of sublimating your troublesome feelings and trying to make society safer for people who are lovers. You don’t actually have to do anything that would hurt anyone else.

Sunny2's avatar

Stay on the other side of the room.

Judi's avatar

Imagine them picking their nose or taking a crap?

LuckyGuy's avatar

Prostate surgery fixes that problem about 50% of the time.

Seek's avatar

Ex-squeeze me, but you must be thinking of someone else. I had the hemp rope and suspension harness, and I climbed in through the fire escape.

Who is the cheese whiz whore, and should I be jealous?

ucme's avatar

Take a deposit out of your “wank bank”...instant relief.

Rarebear's avatar

Masturbation.

Seek's avatar

I don’t know, I have a dear friend who inspires quite a bit of self-love time, and I don’t seem to ever get bored with it.

mazingerz88's avatar

I think I have my answer. Cheez Whiz and masturbation.

Seek's avatar

Copious amounts of red wine and smutty fan-fiction are fun, too.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Oh that’s right, I remember the rope now. My wrists have never recovered from that. We should totally think about the cheez whiz for next time.

Seek's avatar

Only if I get to be the sub next time. And you can borrow auggie’s whip.

Haleth's avatar

Think about why you want them. A lot of times, there’s an underlying need that isn’t really about the person at all. There’s usually more to lust than just physical attraction. What makes them mentally or emotionally interesting? Why aren’t you fulfilled in those areas, and what can you do about it?

ETpro's avatar

I’ll throw my lot in with @wundayatta. If you find you can’t practice what you preach, start preaching what you practice. But the truth of the matter is, if you love to a ripe old age, it cures itself. So live to a ripe old age.

Shippy's avatar

Shag them, then kill them.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

@Shippy What, like a praying mantis? :D

Paradox25's avatar

Lusting for a new person, like the one you’re currently with? My answers were already taken above.

Shippy's avatar

@WillWorkForChocolate Yes. crunch crackle munch

sgrob's avatar

Mind over—I mean—matter over mind. Does that makes sense?

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