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    How do you decide if someone is toxic?

    This isn't about a poly relationships, really, but a personal relationship affected by my polyamory. I've shared before that my parents were not happy but not too rude about my "coming out" as poly and have met Boy a few times here and there. We live thousands of miles from my parents so it...
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    Special occasion time dedication

    Hubby and I are having a slight disagreement, and I thought it would be interesting to get other opinions. Our anniversary is coming up in about a month. Boy has agreed to babysit overnight so Hubby and I can have a kid free night. Due to coronavirus, we are just staying local but will get a...
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    Progression from dating to "a relationship"

    I was wondering if any of you have any opinions on the progression of relationships. More specifically, when do you consider yourself "in a relationship" versus just "dating." To give some context, I have always been a person who takes it slow. Hubby and I started dating in high school. Even...
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    Birthdays/other occasions and Gifts!

    So... Boy's birthday is coming up, and I now get to give him a gift! :D Woohoo! I don't give gifts often, but I really try to make them special when I do. I'm curious what y'all do for birthdays for your partners, friends, and people in between. Boy would best be described as my boyfriend, I...
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    Poly Speed Dating!

    I just heard about a Poly Speed Dating event being held in my neck of the woods, and I was curious if anyone had ever been to one before. As soon as I heard about it, I signed up because I'm super curious, but now I'm kind of having an "Oh, shit. What did I get myself into?!" kind of moment...
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    Feeling less attracted to partner when he is in another relationship

    I have stumbled across a problem I never expected. My hubby has recently started dating and becoming more sexual with another woman. Yay for him, right? Mostly right. I support that relationship, think she is great (for him, I really don't have tons in common with her but we get along well in...
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    How to handle being vetoed or being on the bad end of an ultimatum

    I was dating a guy for a few months. Not too long, we started talking in July-ish, met for the first time in August. It progressed quickly. Normally it takes me around 6 months to even start THINKING I might love someone. With him... I just knew so soon. His primary partner, however, doesn't...
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    Talking it out

    I think a blog here might be helpful. My thoughts get all jumbled in my head and writing them out is the only way to organize them. Some feedback now and then is awesome, too. Right now... I'm kind of struggling. The current cast - I'm married to an amazing man (H). He gets me in a way that no...
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    How do you get over insecurity rooted in past relationships?

    I have a great relationship with my husband. He is supportive, understanding, and amazing in just about every way. I am the best me when I am with him, and he thinks he is the best him when with me. I have no trouble telling him when something is bothering me and resolving it. I have very rarely...
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    New to the forum, not quite as new to poly

    Hey, everyone! I am new here and thought I'd introduce myself before jumping right in. :) I am A. I am happily married (we've been together for 8 years, married for about 2 1/2). I have a wonderful girlfriend (brand new - we've only known each other about 2 months, been dating most of that...
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