Recent content by sweetmama

A little background: My husband and I have been poly throughout our marriage. About seven months ago things got really rocky - he made some really poor choices, crossed some major boundaries, and trust was broken. We have been sleeping separately and in marriage counseling since then, and...

I have to say that while I agree with most of the above posts that filling your free time and keeping busy is a healthy way to respond in general, I also recognize that the reality of my situation is that I'd be really hurt if I were in your shoes. It may well be rooted in my own insecurities or...

DP, thanks for this. I see a lot of truth for myself in how you approach this issue. Letting go of some of the mono beliefs about requiring/expecting your partner to be everything, or fit some predetermined role, does allow for a certain freedom to accept them just as they are and love them for...

Thanks for the thread link and for sharing your perspective. It seems that you and I have a lot in common. I always enjoy reading your thought process. Thanks for bringing this up. It is definitely an area where I need to stay aware of my own personal boundaries and make sure I'm not...

This has my general philosophy toward sex in general in the past. I’m a lot more relationship-oriented and usually connect sex and intimacy. Until very recently, I never imagined any relationship in my life could have room for casual sex. But then I’m experiencing (and enjoying) all kinds of...

I am in my first poly relationship, and though I am wired fairly mono, I’m finding that I really like a lot of aspects of polyamory. I love the openness and am really enjoying getting to know my boyfriend’s other girlfriend and her boyfriend, and even sharing about other people we are interested...

Thanks CielDuMatin! I will probably post responses to threads or ask questions as things come up. There seem to be a lot of great people here and it's a great resource all around and I'd like to join in. Mostly right now though I'm feeling the need to discuss things on a more personal level. My...

Thanks for the welcome! I'm definitely reading my way through the forum and will be in touch soon:)

I’m a 32 year old female exploring poly for the first time. I have always identified as mono and have been fairly comfortable in monogamous relationships, but recently started a relationship with a poly guy who I absolutely adore. The process of throwing out all the assumptions and social...