Recent content by SecondChancellor

Sorry about the delay - we've been going pretty well. Things are starting to smooth out and become more routine now. Thanks for the support and this site - being able to read others peoples experiences makes it easier.

No problem - it also resonated with me. I should go back and read it again when I start freaking out to remind myself to take a step back

Also MCal I found this article really good for getting an overall perspective and feel - http://archermagazine.com.au/2014/10/the-joy-of-polyamory/ PS: Just don't read the comments, urgh

It's second overnight visit time and honestly domestic stuff is making life hard today. That and an upset tummy, blech

It was a roller coaster of emotions. I had some things to distract me, mostly kids to get feed and in bed and also I missed out on sleep the night before so I was really tired. That made it easier. I still woke up like 5 times during the night though. After we caught up the next day, my wife...

Hey MCal, I'm in a very similar situation to yours - my wife just had her first overnight visit with her boyfriend a few days ago and things seem stronger and better than ever between us. I've wondered the same thing as you - do I need to get another partner? Do I even want to? How would I do...

It went really well! My wife seems to have developed a better appreciation of our relationship and she's just all round happier. I'm so excited to be going on this journey with her. I think I'm going to get more used to it as time goes on and as you said, learn to appreciate the alone time as I...

Thank you so much! It was a rough night (emotionally, the kids were actually amazing) and I'll have to see what happens when we meet back up today.

Hi everyone, I've been reading for a few days now. I can't say much now (need to give kids dinner) but my wife has just gone for her first intimate encounter with an ex-boyfriend - I'm super nervous and I probably won't get much sleep tonight!