some things I don't get [I do, but not necessarily]

I really do not understand how someone could be "jealous" of his/her romantic partner especially if that person is a performer? Granted, being a performer myself it is difficult to have a romantic relationship because of a) distance- which I think is a huge part of it and b) trust issues meaning the other person is typically afraid of girls/men fangirling over their romantic partner. If a performer is dating a "normal" person I can completely understand those concerns as this type of life style is definitely not for everyone. Fine, it's okay it happens and it is quite a bit to take in and sometimes even myself need away or down time. Yet, the thing that gets me is when dating another performer to be that way I don't understand. I feel as if okay, you're a performer too so why be upset with the other person?? If I was to date another performer I couldn't ask him to give up performing because know how much of a passion a person has to have for that. So, if he is passionate about an art why ask that person to give it up?
  Honestly, I think it just boils down to being secure with yourself as a person and having a strong foundation. Sure, if I am dating someone I would be a little concerned if he would forget me while out on tour or something but that comes along with the territory. If I am going to date another performer I would [or anyone else] accept what all goes with that and that is dealing with fans, fangirling, media, etc. etc and to an extent a guy would have to deal with the same when it comes to myself. Not long ago I had someone tell me...performers do better with other performers; he and his wife had been married for 12 years and dated for 4 years. That is definitely a very long time to be with someone and I hope I can have a romantic partner for that long eventually too. But, he gave me really great advice and think know why because performers understand other performers better....then again we are also human and deal with the vices just as everyone else does.
  But, I think when it comes to myself I already know I feel more comfortable with other performers. Mainly, it is all grew up around. Sure, I have a "normal" person's job but it doesn't feel the same meaning I feel entirely awkward in that environment. So in the end...should stick with what we know and for me it is musicians. Call me crazy perhaps but that is all I know. But yea, really don't get that....just some thoughts on the subject.

xoxo

Nat