How many of you here don't actually identify as poly?
I'm asking, because my partner identifies as poly - sex is usually a gateway to relationship for them, they're not really into "casual sex", etc.
I think I may be able to love more than one person. I mean, I've done it in the past, although handling two relationships at once was really difficult - draining, in fact. Maybe it was the people involved or the circumstances.
Part of it is that I'm an introvert. I need lots of alone time and I spent the rest of the time seeing friends one on one and taking classes. It takes me a while to recharge, usually, even after seeing people I care about, sometimes even my partner.
I can't really handle a lot in terms of other people's expectations re: emotional availability, processing, etc. I enjoy having FWBs and I do care about them, but I don't want to make serious commitments to others besides my partner. I don't know how my partner does it, but they get some needs fulfilled through another relationship that I cannot fulfill myself. I'm totally ok with that!
Anyone else?
I'm asking, because my partner identifies as poly - sex is usually a gateway to relationship for them, they're not really into "casual sex", etc.
I think I may be able to love more than one person. I mean, I've done it in the past, although handling two relationships at once was really difficult - draining, in fact. Maybe it was the people involved or the circumstances.
Part of it is that I'm an introvert. I need lots of alone time and I spent the rest of the time seeing friends one on one and taking classes. It takes me a while to recharge, usually, even after seeing people I care about, sometimes even my partner.
I can't really handle a lot in terms of other people's expectations re: emotional availability, processing, etc. I enjoy having FWBs and I do care about them, but I don't want to make serious commitments to others besides my partner. I don't know how my partner does it, but they get some needs fulfilled through another relationship that I cannot fulfill myself. I'm totally ok with that!
Anyone else?
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