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Old 20th Nov 2011, 08:20 PM   #1
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Hi all,

I'm Annika...bi female in her 40's.

I've been very happily and monogamously partnered with an incredible woman since college (we've been together just over 25 years). But in the past several years, that interest in men has resurfaced with increasing strength. My partner and I both consider ourselves bisexual, so at least we can talk about it...but basically, this increased interest has led me to look for support in the form of others with similar issues.

Couldn't tell from a casual glance whether this place was what I was looking for, but thought I'd give it a whirl.

We are both professionals, and at least somewhat out at work and in the community...that is to say that we don't keep it a secret that we're a couple, but neither do we scream our sexuality from the housetops, or engage in public displays of affection (unless it's clear that such displays are welcome).

I look forward to meeting and getting to know people here!
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Old 20th Nov 2011, 08:27 PM   #2
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Hi Annika!!! Welcome so much to EC!!! Im glad you were able to find us & I know that you will find EC as amazingly wonderful & supportive as I have!
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Old 20th Nov 2011, 08:57 PM   #3
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Hello and Welcome!!
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Old 20th Nov 2011, 08:58 PM   #4
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Old 20th Nov 2011, 09:46 PM   #5
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We've got (and welcome) all kinds here. Welcome!

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Old 20th Nov 2011, 09:51 PM   #6
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Bienvenue!!
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Old 20th Nov 2011, 10:35 PM   #7
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Welcome to EC
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Old 20th Nov 2011, 11:21 PM   #8
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Hi and welcome to EC!
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Old 20th Nov 2011, 11:43 PM   #9
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Welcome to the site! I hope it proves helpful, or at least a comfortable place to come and chat. I'm glad you and your partner can talk about it as well.
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Old 21st Nov 2011, 01:37 AM   #10
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Hello, biAnnika, and welcome to EC.
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Old 21st Nov 2011, 05:32 AM   #11
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You're very welcome here and I hope you find EC safe and useful.

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Old 21st Nov 2011, 05:38 AM   #12
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Heyo, welcome to EC!
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Old 21st Nov 2011, 05:59 AM   #13
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Hey welcome to EC.
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Old 21st Nov 2011, 08:45 AM   #14
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WELCOME,

TO EC

I'm a walrus.

Isn't that weird?
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Old 21st Nov 2011, 11:34 PM   #15
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Welcome !
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