Could you ever get into a serious relationship with a Stripper?

United States
June 4, 2007 9:40am CST
This question is for both men and women. Could you ever date or get into a serious relationship with a person that is a Stripper/Exotic Dancer? Would you be jealous or afraid that this person would cheat more easily because of his/her profession? Personally, I could probably date a stripper but I doubt I would be able to get into a serious relationship with one. I don't like the idea of my man getting naked/half naked for other women. It would drive me nuts! What about you?
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@eden32 (3973)
• United States
4 Jun 07
Having been a dancer for a number of years while in a committed relationship, I can say it takes a special type of person to handle it correctly. It shouldn't. I can assure you I was NOT interested in the people I danced for anymore than I'd be interested in the guy who bags my groceries. But I get that it can play on a person's insecurities to know their partner is being told they're beautiful constantly or being shown attention by others.
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
20 Jun 07
"I can assure you I was NOT interested in the people I danced for anymore than I'd be interested in the guy who bags my groceries" ROFLMFAO omg that is too funny!! I actually dated a couple of guys I met in the clubs and actually thats where I met my husband...I dont think it takes a special kind of person to handle it..I think it takes an open minded person and the stripper has to be real and on the up and up of course but other than that I dont see the big deal...Dancing has such a TERRIBLE stereotype rap its not even funny
• United States
4 Jun 07
Hello Eden32 and thanks for responding to my discussion. It's nice to hear from the point of view of a person that actually works in the profession. I guess we are all looking from the outside in and don't really know what we are talking about because we've never been in the situation. I'm sure there are people like you that only see it as a job but then there are other people that go far and BEYOND what the job calls for. I also agree that only a special type of person could date a person that is a stripper. It's not for everyone. Thanks for shedding light on that.
• United States
4 Jun 07
Personally, I could not. However all people are different and have different values and thoughts. A stripper, male or female, shows me low morals and lack of self respect. I would not get involved with someone like that.
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• United States
4 Jun 07
I don't like the idea of my partner dancing for other people and showing the goods all around. Granted they seem to make an awful lot of money, especially if they are great at what they do, but money wouldn't help a relationship like that. I'd be afraid they would get carried away and get into something that normal people may not. To save myself the trouble, I'd rather not date one at all, let alone attempt to get into a serious relationship with one.
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• United States
4 Jun 07
Very well said. Thanks for your response!
@4cuteboys (4099)
• United States
22 Jun 07
Nah I'm too jealous! I would be so upset that my man was showing his goods to other girls, it would never last! I wouldnt assume they would be more likely to cheat though unless they gave me indications that they were not trustworthy, but just the thought of them dancing around other women like that would just drive me insane!!
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@Gorgeous24 (1091)
• United States
4 Jun 07
Uh huh Melissa I know why your asking..you CANNOT fool me LMAO! Anywayz HELL YES I would mess around with a stripper and get my free lap dances :) BUT HELL NO I couldnt be in a serious relationship with a male stripper because there would be too many girls tryin to put there you know what in his face and Im not trying to have that. I would be paranoid he was going to cheat everytime he stepped foot out the house to go dance..it would turn me to a pyscho chick (not again) LOL
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• United States
4 Jun 07
LMAO. You're funny! I'm just curious and I wanted to know what people feel about the situation. I wouldn't take it there BECAUSE I couldn't handle my man turning other women on. I would be too jealous... but they are sure nice to look at. LOL
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@Psychosis (356)
• United States
22 Jun 07
I could never get into a serious relationship with a stripper because of one universially known fact: STRIPPERS CAN NOT BE TRUSTED!
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• United States
22 Jun 07
LMAO. I don't think it's fair to say that they ALL can't be trusted but i'm sure a good amount of them are cheaters.
@disvachic (10117)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I really dont think i could.If he told me he wants a relationship then i would tell him if he really loves me he has to change his profession because i dont want him dancing in front of nobody but me.
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• United States
4 Jun 07
I agree but if I'm really feeling him and he's willing to find another job and just be MY personal dancer then I might be all for it. LOL
@pendragon (3350)
• United States
4 Jun 07
No, I don't think that I could, I don't think that anyone who would chose such a profession would have the moral fiber that I appreciate in a relationship.
@pendragon (3350)
• United States
4 Jun 07
Yeah and you took your clothes off for the world and deluded yourself into thinking you were in control.Did you tell your kids or your family?Needless to say, I was asked if I'd go out with a stripper, the answer's still no.I don't want someone shameless with their skin, who thinks it's a brilliant idea.
@eden32 (3973)
• United States
4 Jun 07
Yes my family knew, as did my children when they were old enough to grasp the concept. I was in control. I'm going to assume you've never been a stripper. How very pompous of you to suggest that you know something more about the business than someone who was in the business for almost a decade.
@eden32 (3973)
• United States
4 Jun 07
Why would that suggest that there is something wrong with a person's moral fiber? I was able to earn better than full-time earnings on less than a part-time schedule. Able to be with my children just about all of their waking hours and able to continue my education. Without turning to the government for hand-outs, or my family for support. It was a logical choice and a great experience, and my moral fiber is as strong as it ever was.
@carlaabt (3504)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I wouldn't be able to. I don't think there would be a jealousy issue there, though. I just don't think that we would be at all compatible. My husband and I have the same moral values and agree on a lot of the same stuff. Without going too deep, I just don't think I could be with someone that was able to show himself off like that.
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• United States
4 Jun 07
Thanks for your response carlaabt and I understand where you're coming from. It's not a jealousy issue but more of a fact that a stripper has different moral values then you. I feel the same way.
@tomatoe39 (298)
• United States
4 Jun 07
heck no but our builder is married to one...gosh no way in this world especially if we had kids too
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• United States
4 Jun 07
Your builder is married to one? LOL. That must be an interesting marriage. Thanks for your response!
@babostwick (2036)
• United States
4 Jun 07
That would be very tough. On one hand, I would understand it was to make money but the other hand, there could be other people hitting on her. Date, perhaps if she wasn't a bad person at all. It would depend on compatibility and what she's interested in and what I'm interested and see if there's any common ground. I know it sounds off the wall and all over the place but that's the best way I could put it.
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• United States
4 Jun 07
This is an interesting topic. I knew two strippers that asked me out, but I never went there. It is very hard to trust a stripper especially what most women do to the strippers when its their bachelorette party or birthday party. I must admit the strippers can be a bit touchy depending which male revue you go to. I've actually heard stories from the strippers of what they did during the job and it would be very hard for me to trust them. Theres one thing to have a job and earn money however their is another thing on how you get your money. I don't knock strippers or exotic dancers because they do it for a living and a form of entertainment. However,some do it for their ego and to get ladies. When I do go to male reviews, its when I celebrate one of my hoemgirl's bday or bachelorette party. I have a hypotheical question for you: what would you do if you dated a guy and he didn't tell you at first what he did because he didn't want to affect the relationship. Then, when it got serious(as far as you and him catching feelings) he confesses to you what he did and said he is willing to leave it for you if you want. What would you do? Would you stay or leave that situation?
• United States
4 Jun 07
If he lied to me from the door then I would have to end the relationship because I wouldn't be able to trust him BUT if I knew about it and we starting dating and THEN things got serious and he was willing to stop for me then I might take a chance. I don't know... Life is about taking risks! If your scared or judge a book by it's cover then you might miss out on a good guy. I guess I would have to be in the situation to REALLY know what I would do.
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
That would be really hard.. I'm not even happy seeing my boyfriend talk with other girls.. what more than showing stripping in front of them.. ,
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• United States
4 Jun 07
LOL. I know how you feel. Thanks for your response Superfluous!
@leelmj (5)
• China
5 Jun 07
uh..yeah,i could not do neither. It seems very dangerous to be serious with him. Not because of my in-confindence, but his or her profession has the bad nature of tending to be off the track. They are pretty. But as a parterner of a familiy, for me, i will consider him as a mate. Sorry for them. And sorry for me.
@nandans (1160)
• India
5 Jun 07
One can't predict.. Generally I would not enter into any serios relationship with such character..
@alienstar (5142)
• India
5 Jun 07
It all depends on each individual and even strippers might change if they seriously get involved with someone for sure.True love will change the whole world and even strippers are not an exception.Mind you, only if it is true love it will survive for sure.No doubt in that.
• United States
5 Jun 07
No, i could never get involved with a stripper or exotic dancer. It goes against my morals. Besides, the only person i want my man stripping and danceing for is me.
@mcbigboy (16)
• United States
5 Jun 07
My bother is married to a ex-stripper, what maybe they are just live together. Evey way she is so controlling that he is not aloud to have contact with us (family). On the other hand, they are people too. We just don't why someone is a stripper/exotic. They can be loved just like other girls. Give a AWESOME Day to someone. Michael
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
I think yes. As long as you love each other why not?
• United States
5 Jun 07
Hey why not? Man at least you would know you are with a hottie. A persons profession should not be a defining aspect of whether or not to have a relationship with them. Don't we all realize that that doesn't mean you cannot and will not have as much love for your mate. I say date whoever and be with whoever serious or not, because you like them as a individual. Get to the soul of that person. You may find a gem.