hetero and bisexual. Anyway, my point is that other women have been able to get "through my shielding" (which is a normal pyschological separation between people) almost immediately, whereas alot of guys never even came close. Getting through the shields (persona) and down to the real person causes an emotional reaction- even feelings of love- this person understands me, etc. I assume some of that happens easily BECAUSE we are the same sex. Back to dolls: Every guy should have a doll!! (if we follow your line of reasoning). I'd love the pressure taken off me (not to mention I could have a little fun with a female doll too-lol). Makes sense to me. One of the things that has been in the back of my mind- and maybe should be a separate thread- is worrying about what people I date/might have a future relationship with would think of Aki. They would need to be accepting of him, because he's not going anywhere, but I wonder if my owning a MALE doll automatically limits my prospects for future partners. Would women be more accepting? Would a guy see him as a threat to his own (the guy's) ability to satisfy his partner or would it totally turn him on? Thoughts on that? One of the things that has been in the back of my mind- and maybe should be a separate thread- is worrying about what people I date/might have a future relationship with would think of Aki. They would