Recent content by Gingersnaps78

Well, update. They de-escalated with me last night. We both cried, but they said they needed to back up emotionally a little bit. I’ve dated outside of us during our relationship, and I did meet a couple of people in the new year that I would like to get to know better. They know about it and...

If they want to de-escalate, that’s fine. I would feel hurt, but if that is what they need, then I would accept it. I don’t demand all of their time. I have days where I can’t see them either and I had suggested that on those days they could go and date someone else, since our days are planned...

De-escalating was an option given. I’m just confused as to why we have to de-escalate. In all honesty, I do feel that Sam has been driving the relationship to where it is now. I was perfectly happy to date casually, but this person fell in love with me quickly. At least that’s what they say...

So here’s the situation. I met someone (let’s call them Sam to ease confusion) three years ago, while I was still married (let’s call them Lee). Sam was also married, and had a relationship with someone else, as well. We both considered ourselves poly when we met. Within the three years, Sam...