Ok most of my response is about light hearted, good natured teasing

I wrote ages ago about the way my mT teases me and that sometimes it's hard; but then if he didn't tease he wouldn't be him, and it wouldn't be us. The relationship would be completely different; so although it can be confusing at times and hurt at times I know his heart behind it and that makes all the difference, just need to remember it sometimes

Teasing can get very complicated. It can be hurtful, it can be confusing and yet it can also be fun, help to keep things light, provide a much needed release of tension, create bonds where they may not have been created otherwise. I think it's important that you know it's someone that it's ok to tease with; and that they aren't being hurt by it.

I know sometimes I've wondered if accepting being teased is an indication of lack of self worth? that's when it's extreme

Sometimes teasing can also be a pain in the neck when people won't let go of things that are OLD!

So many thoughts on this one; great question.

I know for myself it's the people I feel most comfortable with that I tease; and that in a way it's an expression of love - and yet, then I read other people say it's wrong, cruel and so on and yet; I don't think people intend it that way in the light hearted sense

Then there is the other kind of teasing where people tease to taunt and hurt and that kind is never ever good!

So confusing

Still thinking about this

As far as this forum, more thinking needs to be done ... I've seen it happen and I think it can help in some ways, and then other times I see people get hurt. Argh it's hard

Now i think of it, the few strong relationships i have in my life all include teasing ... is that wrong?