Recent content by ReikiGal

Thank you, Spork. I'm sorry you had to experience all you did. I really wasn't defending myself as much as pointing out that their advice, well meaning or not, was not at all what I was seeking. Actually, the few who are being unkind and confrontational by name calling and being insulted...

Thank you Galagirl I am safe, I am monitoring how miserable they make me and my contribution to it. I also monitor where exactly my line is. I do have boundaries that shall neither be moved nor crossed.

Stop, just stop. Again, you are projecting your limits and boundaries onto me and my situation. This is neither helpful, nor what I requested.

My Needs Clarified For those who think I should or should not do something, thank you for your opinion. However, your shaming me into leaving, of the quality of my relationship, and what his shortcomings are and why this justifies in your mind why I am a fool for staying, it is neither what I...

Reply to Magdlyn Yes, I started this is not polyamory by the conventional definition. It is another issue with which we struggle. Yes, I understand there are root causes to the jealousy I do feel. I said that before I found this forum. I am fully capable of safely removing myself from this...

Response to PollyNymA Ok, first off, I know you think you're helping. He has not set things up this go around so he can and I can't. Whether I have or not over the last 5 + years is irrelevant. I presented what is right now. I'm not putting up with "bullshit", I am working through it. On my...

Thank you CTF and Ravenscroft for your perspective. I am fully aware of the shortcomings of this relationship. What I gave were the cliff notes of my situation as I see it. There are other factors that always come into play within any relationship. I also understand and respect your advice...

Hello, I'm new here. Honestly, I found this forum out of desperation. I'm hoping to connect with people who will help me regain my sanity. Here is my story. I started dating a man ten, almost eleven, years ago. We talked about poly and both of us were open to it. On occasion we did swing...

Hello, I'm new here. Honestly, I found this forum out of desperation. I'm hoping to connect with people who will help me regain my sanity. Here is my story. I started dating a man ten, almost eleven, years ago. We talked about poly and both of us were open to it. On occasion we did swing...