Recent content by theoldertheshaw

You seem to have such an open and honest view of your feelings. It is really great to read that you are working towards acceptance. Having jealousy is nothing to be ashamed of. In my case, I felt similar anxiety and pits in my stomach when my partner first started dating. What helped me was...

I have a “kind of” update for all those who helped me in the past. Basically, I should have listened and I recognize that I might have dug myself into a hole. In past posts, I described a scenario with a partner who caused me a lot of stress. He was: 1.Scared of being involved in polyamory...

I have a philosophical dilemma. I want to live my life as someone who can have love and compassion for people even if they don't share those feelings for me. It feels more important to me to demonstrate this ability and put others first. However, recently a partner of mine decided to push me...

I am a recently polyamorous person who is in a six-year relationship with my primary partner. Unfortunately, I am pursuing a relationship with a crush that is not polyamorous and keeps yo-yo-ing my feelings. I am going to be doing fieldwork with him alone for a couple of weeks at the end of...