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    Hey, formerly mono couples opening up to polyamory

    I guess she doesn't. And if she told me she didn't want to, that would have been it. I had thought in the beginning that she was only into women. I was a bit surprised when she told me she likes to be with men too. She is very seductive, and had said she wants to have sex with me. I just...
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    Age gaps.

    Maybe I'm the perp in both? When I met the older lady, she was fresh out of a divorce. I think the only other man she had ever been with was her ex husband. I was out with friends from work when I saw her cross the room up to the bar. She was so beautiful, I had to go up to her. Lucky for...
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    Age gaps.

    She is 31 years old, but acts older. She's had some tough years that have aged her. I'm more worried about taking advantage of her need to be loved. She is feeling safe for the first time in I don't know how long. I need to know she has healed from her past before I can know if this is what...
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    Hey, formerly mono couples opening up to polyamory

    In my case, the wife and I didn't decide to open up and then go looking for a third. The third came to live with us due to a conjunction of circumstances and the wife ended up starting to question the feelings she was having towards this woman. Wife knows she loves this woman, but is unsure...
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    Age gaps.

    When I was in my twenties, I dated a woman twice my age. I think we both knew it wasn't going to be forever, but we had such a great time together while it lasted. I still fondly reminisce about her sometimes. My wife is four years younger than me - her girlfriend is much younger than us both...
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    Why and how did you get into poly?

    I picked 'Other' I have been married for 20 years. For over 20 years I never looked at another woman because I married my dream girl. Somewhere along the way I took her for granted and didn't see how she was struggling to raise our child while I focused on advancing my career. One of my...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    I ordered Opening Up. And as far as me falling in love with Friend? Now that I don't see her as a rival, I can feel that I care about her. I appreciate her. When she shows me attention, I feel good. I remember falling in love with my wife, and this feels different. I love Friend for being there...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    Last night after the kid went to bed, I was sitting on the couch with Wife watching TV. Normally Friend would cuddle with Wife, but Wife was doing stuff on a laptop, so Friend snuggled up to me. I have to say, it felt great. Wife said watching us snuggling together made her feel happy. When...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    If she's faking, she's a great actor. She gives every indication of wanting to get her physical needs met by me. She prefers the company of women, but if my wife is fulfilling her emotional needs, she might just want to "scratch the itch" with me. If we end up in a V, will I be fine? I'll...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    This touches on some of the problems with my marriage. Why do they make a better parenting team than my wife and I did? Some of it was me putting my career first. And yes, they have been sharing a bed for quite some time. If they are to be believed, it was only cuddling for support until...
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    How to show commitment to the non spouse partner

    I just want her to feel secure. We ask nothing from her, and that is hard for her. She is accustomed to love being conditional and I'm searching for ways to reassure her that she is welcome and wanted and that this is "home" I resented her at first. An intruder in my home and marriage. I could...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    I told them they are free to explore whenever and however they want. This is good advice. Thank you.
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    How to show commitment to the non spouse partner

    Her role is a mother to my child and a best friend to my wife. Wife and her are in love, and exploring that. She is also a wife to me in the sense that she keeps the house. She is open to us exploring a physical relationship. How do I define family? I guess that's what we are - people that care...
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    How to show commitment to the non spouse partner

    Is there any tradition or standard for showing a non-spouse partner that you are committed to them? The equivalent of a wedding ring? I am married, and we are considering adding my wife's close friend to our family. I'm not interested in an open relationship, but I am open to a long-term...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    I guess one thing I need advice on right now: Wife said that because she has never been with a woman before, the first time she wants me to just watch while she explores how girl-girl stuff works. I can't honestly say whether watching my wife be with someone will be great or terrible. I wonder...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    She moved in a little over a year ago. Wife mentioned feelings one month ago. I make a good enough living that I don't have to care about finances, and adding one person to the household really doesn't affect my bills noticeably. Friend covers her personal bills - like hair, nails, clothes -...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    I should make it clear that Wife and I have no expectations and have put no conditions on Friend. She is free to do whatever. No housework, no childcare, nothing. She can go or stay as she wishes. We ask for nothing. She helps out because she wants to. Because she loves my wife and child. Does...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    Wife and Friend have known each other seven years. Close friends for the past two or more. Friend is primarily interested in women, but "has been with men before". She was in a triad once before and says she had a closer connection with the man. The relationship ended when the wife became...
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    Wife fell in love with her friend. Now we're talking about making a triad.

    My wife and I have been married 20 years. We have a special needs child that has put a lot of strain on our relationship. Lately my job has required a lot of travel - one to two weeks out of every month. Childcare was more than wife could handle alone, so her friend started sleeping over. I...
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