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Still figuring this out, but I think things are getting cleared and better! I'm curious about further thoughts on the philosophy and ethics of boundaries and ultimatums, What's an appropriate boundary? So, my wife is not understanding or seeing how what she is doing has crossed any line or...

@GalaGirl: Your respect and your honesty is extremely refreshing. Thank you so much, I needed to hear that. I take no offense at all. Definitely a people-pleaser. I'm not going to deny, but I don't necessarily see the "white knight" in myself. I've always been focused on the importance of...

I really appreciate this. I feel like I'm the crazy one for not accepting who she is. I should have known, right? Why can I not accept her for who she is? I truly believe polyamory is an awesome thing, objectively - maybe if I just confront my own emotional biases it will work out? I also...

Further context and clarification! Yes, mid-April was the START of all of this. Although, I should have seen it coming. Her background is trauma-informed, with issues of abandonment and personal autonomy with both her family and previous relationships. I have always tried to be her rock...

Hello all! I'm thankful that this seems like a very self-reflective, knowledgeable, and supportive community. Thank you for helping me feel comfortable to post. I have no idea how unique my situation is - it probably isn't. And although I see snippets of similar experiences here and in other...

Hey everyone! Male 43, and been in a mono-ish relationship with Female 44 for 20 years. Married for 8 years, and we have three young ones: 7, 5, and 3. She had a son from a previous relationship before we met, whom I have raised as his father: he's autistic, currently lives in a group home...