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I've been in mono relationships, like most poly people. Polyamory is a lifestyle, IMO, not an inborn sexuality. I think humans probably naturally lean towards monogamy for child rearing, but naturally seek out more than one partner otherwise. I saw a special on TV that says women prefer more...

You're a good guy, it seems, but do not text one lover while with another unless it's an emergency. It minimizes jealousy. Check your phone when she's out of the room, but if you're chatting with one, focus on her. The most important woman is the one you're with at that moment. You're in...

1) Define "polyamory" in a sentence or phrase. The practice or belief of one can be romantically involved with more than one person. 2) Give us a quick snapshot of yourself. Whatever you want to share in a few sentences, including whether or not you ID as poly. I'm a nurse approaching 30...

You mention OCD is a factor - When were you diagnosed and are you being treated? Actively receiving treatment can make you more able to deal with the challenges life throws at us, especially if you were diagnosed more than 10 years ago. Treatment has come a long way for OCD. :) Being...

Vanilla, I'm sorry. If it makes you feel better, the most common situation that occurs is people in these situations usually just need a little time to think and come home just fine. Prayers for you and your beloved.

Remember: You can't control her, and she is with you because she loves you. Sharing partners expands love; one of the nicest experiences you can have is romantic empathy and seeing an outside view of your partner giving and receiving love. Give it a chance and let yourself see her with...

It's just harder on stay at home parents - I'm seeing a stay at home mother who found dating women very challenging. She has a great husband who I'm also seeing, and she has me; I like to think that between him and me, what we lack in numbers, we make up for in quality. :D Don't be in a rush...

I think it depends a lot on presentation. When I tell people I'm dating more than one person and that I live on my parents' property in a tiny mother-in-law apartment, surprisingly, most older people seem to think it's downright normal. The worst reactions have been from straight monogamous...

As I said in another post, I'm really sorry if I offended OP. That was not my intention, and apparently I was too dumb to notice this is a blog. Oops.

While I think there's a place for therapeutic escorts, I question if it's a good idea for someone who has such a personal relationship with her to do that. Coming out of a monogamous abusive relationship doesn't seem like the best time to start sleeping with a best friend's husband - It's bound...

QF, I like you. You seem like a thoughtful, intelligent lady. :) There's nothing wrong with having roommates at 40, though. Gosh, I'm almost 30, have a good career, and live in a little mother-in-law apartment on my parents' property. I'm not embarrassed. (Though it is frustrating to bring...

Nice to meet you! Thanks for accepting my friend request. :)

Some people have mentioned they've had a lot of luck in those historical reenactment groups, which I know sounds odd, but apparently works. :)

i forgiev u ;) Seriously, don't sweat it. My sig is just for you, baby. ;)

I'm telling you how I would have felt had you said that to me. It was talking down to her, and that she was ignorant. She thinks what you're doing is wrong. To me, that isn't worth losing a friendship over, trying to "prove" to her it's not "wrong." My pointi is this: I don't think she's...

I'm poly and pansexual. Mono people can be attracted to and love multiple people. Saying those feelings of discrimination regarding being queer vs. being poly is like comparing being gay vs. being black. It's not the same, and I feel it's insulting. I was also aware there are people who are...

Hello! I'm another TN person, and there are a few on here also from TN, and of course my partner is poly. :) We're hoping for a get together this summer of the TN poly people, so maybe you'd be interested in a meetup.

Agreed with others - It's been too much change too fast. Maybe you should consider getting involved with a GLBTQ friendly church, like the Unitarian Universalists. Having a relationship with God is very beneficial for teens, and I suspect Unitarians would also be poly-friendly. I also agree...

You sound like a dream except for liking lemon-flavored sweet things. :p Sounds like the only real flaw! Welcome to the boards!

Sounds like quite the situation. I can relate - I'm living in a tiny mother-in-law apartment on my parents' land while working and going to school. Being a secondary is hardly about being second-best. Between working 48-60 hours a week and school, I honestly prefer not having to sweat...