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Welcome Sorry to hear about the distress. If you look at my original intro, my wife, as well as my partner's husband, went through this. He eventually vetoed the relationship. It has been very rough on all of us. My wife and I have a very strong marriage. We are now both in relationships...

Update Cheddar and Marine are an awesome couple. Only 1200 miles apart. It looks like we can swing it about once a month. We meet, exchange spouses and go our separate ways. It has been great for both of SW and Self. In this process, we met another couple where the lady and I had a...

Welcome It is an amazing experience. I wish you success in your search. This is a great place to start.

Welcome “More Than Two” as a great book for my wife and I. My initial entry into poly was myself as a hinge. It did not work out and after 8 months my partners spouse vetoed it. In the meantime, my wife and I had read the above book as well as the workbook “ Jealously “. We are now both...

Welcome Welcome to the forum. This journey is awesome. I would not trade it for anything. It sounds like you have a fantastic connection. Best wishes

My prior relationship was vetoed by Driver after 8 months. While we still love each other, we honor his decision. Life must go on, however. SW said she would never be interested in a relationship. This changed after we conversed with a couple looking for a another couple. This has led to...

Hope for the best Loving two is awesome. My wife had difficulty with it but adjusted very well. My secondary’s husband could not deal with it and vetoed my relationship with her. The love I have did not stop with the veto. I still love two. I have a relationship with one. Sometimes, it...

Driver, husband to my secondary, Teach, said we can no longer see each other. He advised us that he was no longer comfortable with us having a relationship. SW my wife and primary has been very supportive. Initially, Driver, wanted Teach and I together. It would have been better if we could...

Welcome You seem to be approaching this in a positive manner. Comversati9n is the key. We went through the book “More Than Two”. We would each read a chapter then discuss same. It has helped a great deal. Keep the research going. Regards.

Saturated I am saturated. I also have a crush. Primary and I do things with crush and crushes spouse. Primary and I discuss it, recognize it. I won’t go there. I will keep the friendship as that is the most important to me.

Life I have a different approach than most. I am old school. I love my wife fully as I do my partner. However, i made a commitment to my wife and will abide to that commitment. If it ever starts causing problems in our married life, I will stop my poly life, period. My poly partner agrees...

Communication Most important. Discuss this with your wife. Then if she has buyin, investigate.

Devine Sex The author starts by discussing the original definitions of words used by modern society. Adultery, orgy, etc. He does discuss Solomon’s writings. And applies them to modern application.

Kiwi I have known Kiwi for about a year and a half. We had a friendship that developed into love. Our coupledom began about 7 mos ago. In regard to guidelines in polyamory. One must remember they are just that. Just as the Church would condemn me as I do not fit into a mold, neither must I...

Devine Sex Devine Sex by Philo Thelos is a good read. I have believed it’s view for years. However, the book has helped my wife in accepting her sexuality and being open.

Underground We love our church. We talk about many things. I have been known to argue for “the other side” in an effort to legitimately establish supporting scripture for the arguments. “Cuz the Bible says so” is not acceptable. However, with my polyness, I must be underground. I will still...

Jealousy The Jealousy Workbook by Kathy Labriola has been a blessing to my wife and me. We are working our way though it. My poly partner and her husband, I don’t see finishing it. My poly partner and I will go through it. While it is a great help, you have to admit jealousy and make a...

It’s rough I have experienced much of this. I love my poly partner as much as my wife. But, the relationship between she and her husband come before the relationship between us. In like manner, to her, my marriage comes before the relationship I have with her. Both of our spouses have had...

Thank you for this forum. I am the bottom of a v. My wife of 36 yrs on one side, my Life Partner on the other. My wife and I both swing for fun. My LP and her husband do as well. My LP and I are the only crossover between the two couples. Her husband has issues due to the love aspect. My...