What I find sad ...
Is that men count, instead of relishing in the experiences on their own. In the past, I've been with X number of lovers (I won't repeat X, as it doesn't matter). Exactly how many I don't know, because I actually haven't stopped to count. That's not saying I've had so many that I can't count, quite the opposite. Honestly.
In fact, the only thing I have counted is how many women I've had intercourse with: 2
In fact, many guys think it "doesn't count" if it's not "all-the-way." "All-the-way" under who's definition? The risk of pregnancy? STDs? What is "your definition"?
My "definition' is that I have never stopped to list them and count them up because I just don't care to do so. What I care about is the experiences I shared with each. That's what matters. That's what matters in my heart, my mind, and I'm sure what they remember, if they ever stop to think of me again (which I hope). Stopping to enjoy a lover's memory is what matters, period. Whether that is 5 (the average for most married men) or 50 (which several have claimed on FreeOnes several times).
In fact, blessed are those who are married who have only experienced 1 lover, because it's all you really need -- at least for those of us who want monogamy and don't have open relationships (that's not judging those who do -- I just like things simple for myself).
Today I only care about one woman. In fact, I wish to God one former lover wouldn't have mounted me without my permission, or I would have been an intercourse virgin on my wedding night. I wouldn't trade my wife for any of my past experiences again, although that's not to insult any of my past experience, who just were "experiences."
I'd much rather talk about my past lovers than their number. But most of all, I'd much rather talk about my current lover than any of the others. That's what matters to me. That's how I "count." And to me, the most important number is "1" -- not because it's the number of wives I've had (I don't think any less of anyone who has married several times), but because it's the count of my lover and myself together.
Cliche? Probably. But it's cliche because it's the truth to so many who have found their lifelong lovers. Despite the focus on divorce rates and whatnot, there are still a significant number of us who are eternally happy. And the funny thing is, I wish that upon everyone as well, if they so desire.
Only a bit of advice, keep your hands off Snow White cause you'll only get your ass kicked times 7 and take plenty of condoms with you oh yeah and don't forget.................. your parents. You have to have a parent or guardian with you. 
