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Of course it doesn't change my life and behaviour, with or without scientific proof. But it can help me understand. That might answer your question. I am trying to understand something very new for me. Thanks for the insights.

What do you mean by proven? Has any research been done on this? Where? Any literature, studies I can read about that?

I am quite interested in this distinction between mono and poly, since I am quite new to this whole concept of poly (my husband brought it into our marriage). I would consider myself mono (at least so far). Some people on this forum say that we are "wired" in a certain way. What does this mean...

This irritated me in the beginning on this forum. But I understand that each topic brings up so many other things that one wants to respond to, that sometimes the OP is the third person. But I appreciate the apology and I still feel as though I am in the room. It actually does feel weird when...

Oh, I see I am not alone. I have similar strategies. Tell him once and wait. But as you said, very often it does not get done. If it is not important, never mind. If it is, I will do it. If someone else (usually my parents) offers help, I'll take it from them. From what I think, and here in the...

Thank for all the input. I guess we Wwill have a closer look at ADHD again. Thanks for the website, if necessary. I remember about the private email. I don't know any adults who are dealing with this. As to the YES/NO: he used to look at it as if "yes" meant he could do what was good for the...

Thanks for the ADHD hint. We have discussed this, as well. I went over a self-diagnosis check list, which indicates at what point one should react. There are some obvious symptoms, as you said. But some are just clearly against it. He can be so organized at work. But the whole calendar thing is...

Thank you for your responses, Quath, Mono, YGirl and Fidelia. You are great. This is the first time I am talking to "experts." I feel very relieved to get your opinions. I finally feel really validated. Thanks for telling me I am amazingly openminded. I feel so and it is very important to me...

I am new on this forum and just need some feedback and maybe new reflections. Tell me if you've had similar experiences. I read some of the threads, and found out that beginners do have problems. This is part of my story, and it is very long, sorry. Thanks for reading through it, anyway. :) I...