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    Compersion: Merged Threads, General Discussion

    Not quite the same thing but close. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudita And it can be cultivated http://www.buddhanet.net/metta_in.htm These guys have been at it for 2500 years, it' just not been part of our inherited European culture. Not saying it's the only way or the right way, just a way.
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    What's Wrong with Monogamy, a True Story

    Would Ginger have lied about going to the beach with Jill if she didn't have to? If you put people in a position where they feel they need to lie they will. Just because people don't have to lie, doesn't mean they won't.
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    My boyfriend is upset, can you overcome jealousy issues?

    Aurelie, I have thinking about this a fair bit since I first posted and I actually kinda regret posting in the first place as I'm having some second thoughts on some of the stuff I said, particularly the bit you just quoted. Since I did post, I figured rather than bailing half way, I'd follow up...
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    My boyfriend is upset, can you overcome jealousy issues?

    Hey Aurelie, If you're going to be paying attention to what somebody says you're probably better off listening to what Redpepper says and others who have successful ongoing poly relationships than my armchair opinion. I posted I guess to try and give you an insight of what _might_ be going on in...
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    Joy and frustration part 2

    Gday, New to the forum and don't have any real experience in poly but this rung a bell for me. Totally speaking out of my hat here, but from what I understand some people get off on being the knight in shining armour whilst others get off on being the damsel in distress who is saved by said...
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    Gday

    I'm a 40yo Australian male that had one poly relationship back in the day. I was totally not ready for poly and so I quickly ended up single again. Not in a relationship at the moment and using the time to reassess what I want from my life and loves. Am alternating between thinking I want to...
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    My boyfriend is upset, can you overcome jealousy issues?

    Hi, I've been lurking here for a while, this is my first post. By way of intro I'm a 40yo Australian male that had one poly relationship back in the day. I was totally not ready for poly and so I quickly ended up single again. Whilst my poly experience is _very_ limited, being a man who's...
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