Recent content by DissonantExistence

Hmm. I do absolutely see what you're saying, there is no ignoring that any relationship can end at any point. I've been blindsided by it before. However, and I feel this is important to the discussion, my trust in my partner is essentially unshakeable at this point, given the history of our...

I wouldn't say that specifically, as I'm not a "soulmates" kind of person, but there is definitely a keen sense of loss that I was the only person with the privilege of sharing these things with zir in the present - and now I'm not. Maybe? Catastrophising about how ze might just fully move on...

Neither of us likes it, either. Hence my attempt to be accepting of my partner's polyamorous relationship. It's just not going well, and I'm hoping to find some advice on dealing with these negative emotions. Seeking help from a poly community is kind of where I'm at, and seeking therapy as...

No. I have no innate desire to be in a polyamorous relationship. I can see possibly deriving joy from additional partners of my own, but my negative emotional reaction to my partner having additional partners far outweighs that. I have researched off and on for years, and my partner has been in...

Hello! I've had a rough few weeks to end up here, and am hoping I can get some help or reassurance as I continue on this journey. My partner (ze/zir or they/them) and I have been married for 3 years, partnered for 8. When we first started this relationship, my partner was coming out of a poly...