I've been with my boyfriend for nearly 5 years. We've split up twice because he wanted more than what I could give him. Most recently we were separated all summer.
During our separation, I suggested we open the relationship and date others. He seemed OK with it for a while. So I spent the summer getting to know myself again and learning what I want in a relationship.
Now that we are back together he is talking about marriage and wanting it to be just us. But then on the other hand he tells me about stuff he liked with the women he dated over the summer.. And it's things once again, that I cannot give him.
I want to suggest polyamory with him but I'm not sure how to do so without hurting his feelings. I was with a woman over the summer for the first time. So I really only want to pursue relationships with women. He wanted the freedom to talk to other women and go on dates without hurting me or making me sad. There are other reasons as well.
Any suggestions on how to talk to him?
During our separation, I suggested we open the relationship and date others. He seemed OK with it for a while. So I spent the summer getting to know myself again and learning what I want in a relationship.
Now that we are back together he is talking about marriage and wanting it to be just us. But then on the other hand he tells me about stuff he liked with the women he dated over the summer.. And it's things once again, that I cannot give him.
I want to suggest polyamory with him but I'm not sure how to do so without hurting his feelings. I was with a woman over the summer for the first time. So I really only want to pursue relationships with women. He wanted the freedom to talk to other women and go on dates without hurting me or making me sad. There are other reasons as well.
Any suggestions on how to talk to him?