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Veto Power...? Just wanted to open up a discussion on vetoing; do you use veto and if so, what are the guidelines you have with placing a veto? The boyfriend and I have decided a while back that we are able to place in vetoes: some are non-negotiable while others can be added/removed as we see...

Thanks everyone! I've really appreciated the support and insight from many on this site. It's nice to be able to talk openly about this and not be shunned or judged. Granted, I realize that an open relationship and poly are different relationships with different ideals but when it comes down to...

Why look at it as "permission"? I understand that it could possibly feel that way, but it's not just a decision for you to make or for him to make. It's something you both make together (depending on the boundaries, I guess). It's not only for peace of mind, but for safety, as well. I'm not in...

Thanks! I appreciate your help! I sent you a message. (I'm hoping it went through as my internet has been pretty wonky for the last couple hours.) Thank you all again for your advice. I will post the end results.

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Thanks for your responses! I shared some of them with my SO, and we briefly discussed it. He can agree to some of these responses and has been able to realize more about the "why". We plan to talk more this weekend. (He had to move out of town 10 months ago due to his job, but is back every...

Hello! 26 year old female in an open relationship (dating for 7 years and open for 13 months). I've been reading these forums for quite some time, as I have received a lot of insight from the poly community about communication and jealousy issues so I thought to finally join (as well as put up...

I must start off by saying that I'm not in a polyamorous relationship, but have been reading these forums for quite some time. I'm in an open relationship and have been reading these forums for advice and extra knowledge on how to better maintain an alternative relationship with my SO regarding...