Recent content by kdt26417

They say you find your best matches when you're not looking. I don't know if I'd go that far, but I do think there's something to be said for starting with platonic connections. The two partners I've ever had in my life both started platonically.

2:21 p.m., Saturday the 24th I did get around to doing some of my Facebook stuff (on Thursday), but not on Friday (yesterday). On Thursday, the three of us watched the Presidential debate, while we ate pizza for dinner. For dinner yesterday, SB prepared chicken with potatoes and other veggies...

Even if it's not an "alternative" type group, if there's a club or something in your area that does something you're interested in, you can always join that group and it just gives you a way to get out there and meet people. If you meet someone on a platonic level and get to talking about poly...

... when your pets know their humans as "Mama" and "Papa" and "Papa" too. :LOL:

Greetings Kim, Welcome to our forum. Please feel free to lurk, browse, etc. I don't know if you have tried OKCupid at all, it is a poly-friendly dating site and while you can still get ghosted there, it is one more thing you can try and sometimes you can have better luck with something new. OKC...

Hello Czeverny90, It sounds like you could use some tips/tricks for managing jealousy. Here's what I have that may help: What If I Get Jealous? Unmasking the Green-Eyed Monster "First Aid" for Jealousy Jealousy, Envy, Insecurity, etc. Understanding jealousy How do you achieve compersion...

2:51 p.m., Thursday the 22nd He got takeout from McDonald's for both of us. Then, we watched AHS S5E4. That was Tuesday. On Wednesday (yesterday), SB made hot dogs and mac/cheese for dinner. We did not watch anything. I've been a little extra stressed-out the last few days, getting up late...

No problem. By the way, I agree with you that 2020 has been an awful year. There's a chance that the current/pending election will turn some things around, but I'm not getting my hopes up. Sorry, I don't mean to be a negative Nancy.

Hi DP, The main thing I am currently taking is Zyprexa. For awhile, I also took Xanax, but now it's just Zyprexa (and Metformin). You can read more about my diagnoses and meds in one of my blog posts. I do not know what kind of OCD I have, I don't think it's an extreme kind, but I sometimes do...

You're welcome :giggle:

Hello Gettoknowme, You are doing fine to post here, Life stories and blogs is a good place to just express yourself and talk. When you are ready to receive advice, go to Poly Relationships Corner and post there. There is no hurry however, just decide on your own timetable. In Life stories and...

Hello ElectricCurves, You might want to try OKCupid, it is a poly-friendly dating site that will help you find people in your area. There are other dating sites/apps I can suggest, but OKC is by far the most popular (and most often used). On Polyamory.com, you can post an ad in Dating &...

Hello mintgoodbye, You can always try to not be so jealous, here's some links that may help: What If I Get Jealous? Unmasking the Green-Eyed Monster "First Aid" for Jealousy Jealousy, Envy, Insecurity, etc. Understanding jealousy How do you achieve compersion? Jealousy and Insecurity The...

Hi Ostrich, I would actually see the answer to your original question as being somewhat fluid and subjective. In other words, it largely depends on whether *you* feel that you are polyamorous. I suppose it also depends on whether you would be open to the possibility of an additional romantic...

Greetings datapirate, Welcome to our forum, now it's official. Please feel free to lurk, browse, etc. Just curious, would you describe yourself as Dismissive-avoidant, or Fearful-avoidant? Either way, you are very welcome on this site, and I hope it has been helpful to you so far. I have some...