Recent content by RickX

I'm quite new to poly so my views on it are coloured by my limited experience. After been to a not-so-successful V where I was the secondary (my ex-gf is married), I realized that perhaps the best model for me would be to have a primary relationship (a sort of a hub with spokes. I'm not sure...

Though being the male partner, I never wanted or pushed for unprotected intimacy. Nonetheless, my partner allows barrier-free on certain days of the month only because she doesn't use bc.

Hello guys! I'm not trying to be a troll here but having some background in internet marketing strategy, SEO, and mass psychology, the thread subject, imho, is a subtle disservice to the polyamory movement. I know it's not intentional but it can be worded more positively. Relating the two...

Just to share my situation which is quite opposite from OP's. I'm male and in a V with a married couple (they have 1 child). My gf and I agreed that if ever our relationship will result in a pregnancy (either unplanned or planned), the child will be recognized as their own. She will not be...

Hi! I'm also in a V for almost a year now with a married couple. I'm a single guy, my gf is married, and is lucky to have an awesome metamour. While it appears I'm merely the "3rd wheel" or a secondary, but I never felt that way. They treated me as co-equal. She assured me that it is only...

Thanks again to everyone for your inputs. Finally, it's official - she is not cheating! I was able to meet the husband last weekend and the three of us had a nice time over dinner. He is not bi and not interested in a triad, but appreciated my effort to meet him and be friends. Now, I'm very...

Thanks so much LovingRadiance, AnnabelMore, ThatGirlInGray, Vixtoria for your thoughts and advices. So the consensus is that I should be meeting the husband. Im having cold feet just thinking of that. Anyhow, if that will give me peace of mind and help minimize any future trouble, then it may...

Hi to everyone! Im quite new to the concept of polyamory and non monogamy. I will be very grateful for any advice from anyone who had more experience regarding my situation. Not a life-threatening one, but maybe too trivial for most people. But I just feel awkward to be discussing this...