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It does seem like you’ll have to be the one to rip off the bandaid. I think I read somewhere back aways about Ponytail being on the autism spectrum? If that is the case, it is harder for him to change a status quo no matter how much it may be hurting him. There’s still an element of comfort in...

I’ve been reading along for a while. It seems as though Ponytail is confused because he may believe that putting his cards on the table like that will eventually mean you’ll come to his side. Not to think of it as a nefarious thing, but kinda like an unfinished ultimatum that he expects you’ll...

I couldn’t relate much with my former meta Ashley. She was 26 to my 35, had no kids to me and Nick having 4. She was a bit clingy, needing to be in constant contact with him, and wanting to play video games and have sex the whole time they had time together. Whereas I’m much more independent...

I hope Boho does well in her recovery! I’m glad to see she’s so on top of her health. My MIL was diagnosed last year with breast cancer, but she waited so long to tell anyone she had a problem since she was in denial. She went from stage 3 to 4 since then and has many serious complications...

KC....I relate so much with this!!

What I honestly think is the true phenomenon is not that it’s harder for people to make friends now, but more the fact that the internet and social media has allowed for socially anxious and introverted people to become more visible. Introverts like myself have always had trouble making/keeping...

My biggest fear. Look forward to the replies as well.

Sounds like you made a good decision just fulling breaking up. It doesn’t feel like it’s good now, but it will definitely be healthier for you in the long run. I went through something similar myself in your shoes. My (now ex) BF Doug and his wife were swingers when I met him, but at the time...

You might try talking to Glasses about it, and see if he’s willing to chat with MsPolitical about the smoke smell. I myself am a smoker, but I try very hard to be considerate to those around me who don’t. I have kids, so I definitely understand not wanting to expose them to my smoking. I smoke...

We opened from a mono marriage, and dated separately from the start of opening. A FMF threesome was only very briefly discussed, but any threesome ideas were taken off the table mutually for two reasons: both of us are strictly straight, and neither of us are turned on watching the other have...

I’ve seen the hurt and devastation cheating has caused, and would never want to be a part of it again. For me, it mostly comes down to my kids. (I know not everyone has them, or they’re grown). If my husband were dating a person who we knew was cheating on their other partner, and wanted to...

Also Luna and Kevin, thank you for being willing to come forward about your NRE hard times. I know that humans make mistakes, and to know others have come out better for it is comforting. Luna, what a difficult situation you all had! I’m glad you and Boho got through that. Jester does sound a...

Thank you Kevin, Tinwen, and Luna! Lots of good things to think about. Forgive my not doing the quotes thing, I haven’t figured that out yet. Also for my late response, I have quite a full schoolwork schedule so that takes a lot of time!! We’ve discussed a little about what was learned from...

Thank you for replying Luna, and being thoughtful and thorough. I honestly don’t believe it all to be a divorce-able offense. Intellectually I get why he lost his head. We’ve been together near 2 decades, and I was the first and only sexual experience for him up until 2 years ago. We spent our...

My husband Nick and I dipped our toes into poly almost 2 years ago, kinda due to the now-known taboo of “issues in marriage so get needs met elsewhere.” He wasn’t getting his sexual needs met by me. It took Nick a year to find another partner, and he went straight to fuzzy pink stupids within...

Thank you very much for the welcome. :) When some of my schoolwork slows down a bit in the next couple days, I’ll put together something to write and ask some questions that have been in my brain for quite some time. Everything I’ve read on here shows me that many folks are very understanding...

Greetings to all! I’ve voraciously been reading the forums for a couple months now, and thought I’d try to jump into the fray so to speak. Lol. I’m not sure how much I fit in, or how my situation fits in, but thought I’d try it out. *All names are not actual names* My husband Nick and I are both...