[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Anyone who makes a relationship last that long deserves some respect for their commitment.

What commitment? Do you mean the sexual commitment? I know few people older that 16 who have NOT had a 16-year commitment to their family members. Congrats for that? Or does sex make the commitment more special? And if it does, what about a long-term sexual relationship between an adult and a child (at least initially)? How about that Mary Kay lady and her middle school student? Do you have respect for that as well?

[UndauntedR]

I respect any long term, loving relationship, which it appears this is. Equating this relationship to child molestation does not speak well for your integrity.

[SeaHawkFan]

How about that Mary Kay lady and her middle school student? Do you have respect for that as well?

A Mary Kay lady? I don't think so. If you trying to refer to Mark Kay Le Tourneau. She is no lady and I doubt she is involved with Mary Kay Cosmetics.

[Mr. Know It All]

What commitment? Do you mean the sexual commitment?

You keep saying "sexual commitment." What in the world does that even mean? Are you saying that Mary Cheney and her partner have stayed together because they couldn't find anyone else to have sex with?

[wafflehouse]

What commitment? Do you mean the sexual commitment? I know few people older that 16 who have NOT had a 16-year commitment to their family members. Congrats for that? Or does sex make the commitment more special?

it sounds to me like you dont know the difference between 'family' relationships and 'love interest' relationships. i bet you have REAL interesting family reunions.