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  1. idealist

    Thoughts from a 2013 Newbie

    multiple houses Although I consider Richard my primary partner and we are planning our retirement together, we have never shared a home. We do spend time at each other's houses. When we met 10 years ago, we had each just built our houses (the main ones that we live in). Since then, we have...
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    Sex between the three of us

    I wish I could tell this to your wife. Maybe you could share this with her. I am in the situation of her girlfriend. I am seeing a married couple and it started out with me saying that I am looking for a bisexual girlfriend and that I am attracted to both her and her husband, so I would be...
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    Time management issues...

    I agree! Try getting treatment for ADHD. Good luck!
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    Idealist Poly Blog

    Good to see you are still active here and sounds like things are going good for you too! Congrats on your sobriety!
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    The "How Are You Doing" Thread (redux)

    I've wanted to be at Richard's house (a lot) more than usual this week since I received bad news about my Dad and his health this week. I feel nurtured and cared for when I'm at his house. I'm working here while he is at work. His ex wife and son live here too- upstairs. It's a big house and...
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    Idealist Poly Blog

    Things have settled down a lot with me. Not sure why I got so emotional, but I guess it was because I had anticipated the day I would finally spend time with Lee's wife for so long that when it happened and she was more open with me than I expected, I became emotional. Life is back to normal!
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    This is not working out

    Doesn't have to be black and white I just wanted to share something that has worked for me and my primary partner. A little about us now-- we met 10 years ago. We have started talking about retiring and creating a life together after that. We currently have separate homes. There have been...
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    New to this; Confused

    You are thinking things through now! You are only 2 months into this. There is still time to get rational and make a logical decision.
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    New to this; Confused

    I don't have any used Kleenex, but we had a party last weekend, and I have a lot of used Summer's Eve cleansing cloths that I could send! Would that help? :)
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    Negotiating Weird Space, Sex

    Maybe something else that has gone awry with the relationship and he is putting the focus on this because he is scared to look at the real issue? My primary partner shares all of the details of the sexual experiences he has with his girlfriend because I like to know about them. It turns me on...
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    New to this; Confused

    Although you have known him a while, a dating relationship takes time to develop. It takes between 12 and 18 months of dating someone before you can know if you have a compatible situation. So although you may be thinking that moving in with them is a option in the future, you still have between...
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    Advice for first meeting a metamour?

    If you really feel the need/desire to meet them, you may consider meeting them one at a time and with him being present. When he is present, I would think the boundaries will be more secure. Surely she wouldn't talk to you about him as if he isn't even there. I find that spending time...
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    Is poly right for me?

    There have been a lot of discussion here about the MBTI types and this is an example of the way a T (thinker) approaches an emotional issue verses a F (feelings oriented person). It's possible to use a combination of the two! For example: I'm glad you have met someone new- it's nice to see...
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    New to this; Confused

    Welcome to the forum. You have come to a good place for support and great feedback. I have been an active (and mostly passive for a while) participant here for around 3 years. This is where I come for words of wisdom. These are my questions for you: What are your intentions? The relationship...
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    I don't like my metamour :(

    I have read your entire thread and it sounds a lot like the issues that families deal with when there is an alcoholic or drug addict in the family. There are a lot of supportive people here on this forum and a good things have been said. Something that came to mind for me is Al-Anon meetings...
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    Thoughts from a 2013 Newbie

    Ex-wife has moved back in I can relate, in a way. I've been with my primary male partner for 10 years, but we do not live together. We actually have 4 houses between us (2 each) which does keep us busy and makes it harder to spend a lot of time together. He and his ex-wife have a 16 year old...
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    Idealist Poly Blog

    I fell in love with his wife! and it shocked me! Hello all - it's been a while! I am still with Richard (as my primary partner) and everything is going good between me and a married couple I am calling Carrie and Gary. We’ve been seeing each other for 10 months and I can see that this could...
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    Idealist Poly Blog

    I wanted to add that Lee thought sending Judy a gift was a good idea and he sent me their address (I've never been to their home) but I will share what you guys have said with him and go from there!
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    Idealist Poly Blog

    Thanks for the feedback! Thanks to all of you for your feedback. I’ve decided to do nothing right now. This is what I needed to hear and I knew I could find the answers I was seeking from wives who can relate! Anneintherain - I understand that my true desire is simply that she is okay and...
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    Idealist Poly Blog

    Need advice from married women with polyamory husbands I met a guy and his wife almost three years ago. I'll call them Lee and Judy. Lee and I had an instant attraction. We danced and talked all evening. The chemistry was amazing! We have stayed in touch and have done some things socially...
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