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LovingRadiance - The last paragraph you wrote is really what meant the most to me here. I've kind of been going through stages where I get closer and closer to knowing myself and thus, being able to conduct my relationships in a way that is genuine to me. It reminds me a lot of what you're said...

I'm not that experienced of a poly person, but this was a big deal with my last second boyfriend and something that we did not handle well. I am one of those "constantly connected" people, who always has her cell phone on. With my first boyfriend, I would often write this off, because he and I...

Whoa! Lots of responses since earlier. I appreciate it sooo much. GroundedSpirit - Thanks for your comments on getting to the bottom of whether this cautiousness is related to fear or idealism. I feel as though I am open to compromise but as the relationship goes on I become less and less so...

This is an excellent story and one that I'm sooo glad is being shared. I was lucky enough to be someone whose one parent was very supportive regarding my relationships. My boyfriend was not so lucky, but his family was not as much hostile as ambivalent. I know this is not always the case though...

idealist - Thank you. I appreciate the compliment. My awareness mostly comes through the fact that I have been dealing with this for a while now. As I see the same scenario repeat itself, I refine my ideas about what the issues are. As far as changing his mind about poly, that's definitely...

Hello all. I am a poly female who currently has one boyfriend I have been with for about two and a half years. We started out our relationship as poly and have stayed that way the entire time we've been together. We certainly love each other and I have no desire to see the relationship end...