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The one caveat in this thought experiment is the possibility that the third in a triad in this case might have a platonic relationship with me if she was gay, let's say. In which case hopefully we cultivate a friendship. That article definitely solved my question about the V which I forgot to...

Is it generally seen as a bad thing for a couple to impose joint rules for another person? I personally can see how it would be intimidating, like ganging up on someone. I think insofar as I see other people being involved with both of us I would want there not to be a hierarchy of us and them...

I mean, that's why it's posted in the group and not a dating app. We'd prioritize potential partners who are empathetic and caring people anywho. Neither of us would be interested in dating people who thought our emotions or needs didn't matter.

Is that a bad thing?

Neither of us find any kind of abuse or cruelty tolerable, so the standards for a relationship we have for each other round probably be the same with others. For myself it is a universal standard. I treat everyone with a basic minimum respect and friendliness, and usually if I am being mean I am...

I think no matter whether or not he'll like it you should be honest. Humans become attracted to people. You both need to be able to learn to discuss your life experiences and desires in a mature way. Jealousy is also a natural human emotion, we evolved these competitive desires because it gave...

I think for the most part we're putting empathy above rationality here since I think we both accept that emotionality and rationality come from the same place. Reason is the slave of the passions. So we have not established a boundary between rational or irrational concerns where emotional need...

So, my wife and I have always had a pretty emotionally integrated relationship with open communication. As a student of philosophy and psychology I have helped her cultivate reflective skills and have encouraged her self-realization and a big movement forward happened in the past few months when...

Hi there! My wife and I have agreed to pursue an open relationship after 12.5 years together, married for two years, with discussed and mutually accepted boundaries. We do have some specific boundaries but given those this is something I hope to seek advice on handling well and in a healthy way...