Recent content by buggirl

Thank you for this advice. I’ve always been the type of person to avoid uncomfortable situations, so being able to exist in this space and resisting the urge to “fix it” or find a solution is difficult. But it’s good practice.

Hey, everybody. I have some updates on things I wanted to share. And thank you in advance, because it’s kinda long. First, I just have to recognize my imposter syndrome out loud, because i do feel like an imposter posting on here. My partner knows I did. It’s not like it’s happening in secret...

Thanks for your reply. Your argument is a solid one that I consider often, because you’re right, it’s not a kind thing to want and keep him around if he wants something from me that I don’t want to give in return. Right now that’s what I’m trying to dig into as much as I can, because it’s one...

Thank you very much for your thoughts. I likely expanded too much on my own guilt and not enough on the fact that, yes, I'm very new to poly, and never really considered it or thought it would be a possibility for me. But this experience has made me rethink EVERYTHING, and I mean everything. I...

I’m honestly really afraid to write and post this, but: I’m 37 (F) and have been in a monogamous relationship with my partner for 5 years, living together, not married. I have two kids, 10 & 8, who both have an amazing bond and relationship with my partner, and call him their step dad. (I’ll...