Fun and Frolic With Long-Term Love

I don't know how I pick them out, but apparently this one certainly fucking loves me. Lol He told me last night that if I were a prostitute I would own everything he has, because he would be selling it all to fund his time with me. He has me in stitches a lot.

Oh! I just realized he took pictures and he never showed any of them to me - we went to a park in the evening and I waded a creek. I am going to have to grab his phone on Saturday and look.

I am home now and I miss him already. I can't stop smiling.

At the moment I am getting quizzes in from my biology classes and I have a student coming by tonight because he missed class on Tuesday. I don't want to do anything but be blissful but such is life. I already took my daughter to the doctor for her depo shot this afternoon and we have an appointment now to get her typhoid vaccination - finally! Less than a month and she'll be in Nepal. So excited for her!
 
WOW!!!

I am sure you didn't expect that! I need to learn how you pick out men - you keep finding good ones, LOL.

Blue bird, you have a great guys picker on you and you're completely adorable. So happy for you! :) xx
 
I am both super pleased for you and rather worried. That seems so over the top to me. After such a short time, he wants that much commitment? Look, you are 'awesomesauce' yourself and deserve people who treat you well and want to be around you. I really don't want to imply otherwise!

But this is so sudden, and it feels unrealistic because of that. (Has he done poly or non-monogamy before?) He doesn't know you yet. You don't know him yet. He seems super high on NRE and I just wonder how real any of this is to him yet. You've ever heard of 'love-bombing'? It's a technique people use to instantly force grow a connection. Some do it consciously to manipulate and others do it unconsciously because of various mental issues. This kinda reads like that to me.

I'm sure you thought of all this already. It's entirely possible he's madly in love and it will last a long time. I really hope so.
 
Yeah, I told him he needs to chill a bit. It's totally NRE. He said he wanted me to write the date in my calendar, and when it comes up a year from now, he'll make me read back where I didn't believe him that he cared this much, so early on.

I definitely don't believe he is consciously trying to manipulate me. He doesn't have that sort of personality. He reminds me a lot of both PunkRock and DarkKnight and how the connection grew really quick. I am aware of love bombing. I don't think his speed in wanting to tell me he's caught on my hook is a mental illness, but I DO believe it is a result of his past experiences and relationships. I do believe I am awesome comparatively. Lol

But that's why I am telling him that while I share his enthusiasm and I am totally excited about him as well, he needs to be calm and see how things unfold. I love being dizzy and intoxicated, but I am not crazy.
 
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Yeah, I told him he needs to chill a bit. It's totally NRE. He said he wanted me to write the date in my calendar, and when it comes up a year from now, he'll make me read back where I didn't believe him that he cared this much, so early on.

I definitely don't believe he is consciously trying to manipulate me. He doesn't have that sort of personality. He reminds me a lot of both PunkRock and DarkKnight and how the connection grew really quick. I am aware of love bombing. I don't think his speed in wanting to tell me he's caught on my hook is a mental illness, but I DO believe it is a result of his past experiences and relationships. I do believe I am awesome comparatively. Lol

But that's why I am telling him that while I share his enthusiasm and I am totally excited about him as well, he needs to be calm and see how things unfold. I love being dizzy and intoxicated, but I am not crazy.

It's one thing to enjoy the NRE (so fun!) and another to lose one's mind. Oh, I would have been surprised if you were totally there with him. You know what you are doing. I hope in a year he can tease all of us about our skepticism!
 
I think I might have jumped a little ahead in my excitement too when writing - he wasn't proposing today, lol. He was saying he wants that long term, all things considered. He's pretty great. I find myself imagining that happening. If I were going to have a third, he's what I'd be picturing.

We are both aware it's crazy to be talking about this now, but he wanted to be clear about what he wants. Because I asked him that.

I talked to PunkRock when I got home and he said that's exactly how he felt when we started dating. The excitement, the wanting to be with me always, knowing I was the one he wanted to love. He was grinning pretty hard. Then he said that he feels real love for me, and yeah, it's awesomesauce, all the way, basically.
 
So happy for you, Bluebird! :D

WarMan sounds awesome, even though he is high on NRE. And PunkRock... That's not NRE anymore :)
 
I just finally ordered groceries for the week. Wow, am I dragging. So very tired. I had a date night with PunkRockAwesomesauce last night, which he spent playing Star Wars X-Wing with my daughter until like 9:30 pm. I was a little miffed about this, but I thought it was sweet that he was willing to hang out with my daughter and be nerdy with her, so I spent the time texting with WarMan.

When PunkRock finally came to bed, the sexytime plans we had made weren't really all that feasible, so we just had to settle for amazing regular sexytimes. Then we had it again this morning. So, I forgive him completely for missing our date night. lol

I have lots of errands to run today prior to Pathfinder tonight, but my schedule doesn't seem to be cooperating. I am excited about going to buy something cute for DarkKnight's cousin's new son. They had 4 daughters, but had a baby boy this week. It's fun to buy baby things, since I've never had a baby. Speaking of which, I talked a little to PunkRock about maybe he and DarkKnight getting on the vasectomy train and getting that taken care of, if it's covered by insurance. Especially if he is thinking of having any sort of poly experiences in the future. So we will see about that.
 
So many things I should write about, and I'm probably going to forget most of it. Sigh. I don't seem to have time to update here so when I do, I've forgotten everything.

I am broke as hell this month and oh does it suck. Plane ticket to Nepal + crazy high $550 on groceries one week, plus now having to shell out another $1000 for Nepal room and board plus a few hundred dollars toward a hotel room in Philly - yikes! I am just kind of floating from day to day and paying things as they come due. It is what it is. I find it somewhat hilarious because WarMan told me the other day that he appreciates that I am good with money and don't need his. Haha! No I don't need his but right now things are so draining. Of course, I can't complain too much as we still are sending my youngest child to Nepal. That's worth the being poor for a short span of time. PunkRock told me last night that he isn't upset he's missed his beach vacation this summer, that it's a priority that my daughter gets her trip. It's nice that we share the same goals!

Goals - ugh. I have all but stopped researching states to move to in 2 years. I have zero time now. I am clinging to the idea that I was going to research states one a month so in that regard I am not behind. I still have to vet the dangly bit of Iowa. PunkRock sent me a pic of an entire line of cats being fed - it makes my heart happy about sharing this cat sanctuary dream with him still. I was talking with WarMan a day or so ago and he said what bothers him is that he can't see us together in the future, because he doesn't fit into my long term plans of a cat sanctuary. It isn't his dream. He is allergic to cats. He doesn't dislike them, I guess, but he says he can't see himself working like DarkKnight to just exist as a bankroll for someone else's goal.

In the same breath though, he says for him, it's a natural thing to have a stay at home wife and to work to support her and that he can see doing that for me. He acknowledges that his religious background is big in this - women are raised to be homemakers and wives. Now, he doesn't at all believe women can't do otherwise, and actually he's afraid his teenage daughter may never get the opportunity and option to really choose to do something else in the future, but he was just saying that he could see himself being happy to support me in my goals.

So that was sort of a conflicting statement. I asked him, if he wasn't with me - what his goals would be, what his retirement looks like, and he was at a loss. He reminded me SO much of PunkRock, when I first met him. Actually, all 3 of my guys would probably tell you they didn't/don't plan much long term because they are focused on the present. I told WarMan to think on that - what would make him happy to do? What would he like to see his future being - with or without me?

Last night PunkRock and I had a date night at city park, and we spent a good amount of time, sitting in a grotto, watching the ducks and making comments about having a bunch of capybaras and how we could call them to come out of the backyard pond after an evening swim.

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Honestly, last night I was feeling out of sorts with PunkRock. He said many times that he loves me, and we discussed our quantum entanglement tattoos we hope to get at Christmas, but I felt disconnected. Later in the evening, he held me and rubbed me, and then I felt loads better. I know he was unhappy because we are hosting a BBQ today, with WarMan's friends attending. I know they are excited to meet both my guys. PunkRock is less enthused. He doesn't like people - any people - in his home space, and he questioned why he needed to meet these particular people. He was also unhappy that tonight is his one night this week where he can stay up late, and that he would lose all his alone time in having to be a good host. I pointed out that almost everyone attending has work the next day - including both WarMan and DarkKnight - so the get together was not probably going to run late. It starts at 2:30 pm. And, I have zero issue with him disappearing to go paint later on, since these are not his people and it's my party. Yes, these friends are interested in meeting him, but he isn't required to spend oodles of his free time with them. He told me this statement made him feel much better and he was then ok. He seemed much better, anyway.

Actually, we had amazing sex last night. He had made a couple of comments on our date night about how he will now have to take matters into his own hands, since I will be gone more often and unavailable with WarMan. I told him that this felt hurtful to me, because if I were out with DarkKnight on those days he would not be saying that. He acknowledged that this was true - and that he wouldn't expect me to ignore him at times when I was with DarkKnight, if he needed, uh, assistance with things. So, he could expect that I would still make time for him when I am scheduled with WarMan as well. I asked and he said he had no complaints about the amount of sex he has been getting in the last few weeks. I think maybe this was him just expressing a fear? I hope I have quieted it, because holy hell, I need him to fuck me often! Yeah. Anal last night was amazing and I love that he is quite thorough in making me feel wonderful. I fell asleep with him wrapped around me and all was right in my world.

So, yes, today I have a BBQ at my house to host WarMan's friends, including his best friend. WarMan came back yesterday evening to pick me up to go shopping, and he paid for all of the food for today. He had to leave his best friend's house to do that, and I guess she was a little upset at him. He said things were ok though, and not to worry.
 
So, yes, today I have a BBQ at my house to host WarMan's friends, including his best friend. WarMan came back yesterday evening to pick me up to go shopping, and he paid for all of the food for today. He had to leave his best friend's house to do that, and I guess she was a little upset at him. He said things were ok though, and not to worry.
I hope she doesn't get all pissy at your party and make anyone uncomfortable... the beeyotch! LOL.
 
Part 2.

Growing pains. Anyway, I am feeing stretched but it isn't terrible. Maybe that is wishful thinking, but I don't believe so. I am busy, as always. WarMan voiced that he is afraid I won't be able to juggle everyone's needs long term, and that he will be the one cut, since he's just a boyfriend. I told him that would not be the case, that something else would be on the chopping block - activities, NOT people - if it came down to me being overloaded.

That said I am looking for ways to restructure my time. One possibility we've discussed is having WarMan and his best friend join our Sunday D&D group. Right now DarkKnight does that with me, as PunkRock dropped out a while back. Honestly, both Pathfinder on Fridays and 5th Edition Sundays are a huge time suck for me, but I love them so. Yesterday's game was a ton of fun and I don't want to cut it because I heart my level 7 Druid so much! Pathfinder I am enjoying less, but we host it at our house, so that would be more difficult for me to stop attending! Plus, it's newer, so I am still feeling out my character. I am starting to love it more, and I think this will get better with time. It's just that I've got more time invested already with Sunday's game.

Saturday night the 3 guys and I went to the dinner theater together. Honestly, I was less impressed with this production than others we have attended. PunkRock has asked for a pass at attending DarkKnight's performance next month in Cabaret, and I am ok with him missing it. I still am excited to attend, but I understand him not wanting to go. Anyway, the show this weekend was "Murder at the Howard Johnson's" and it's basically about a cheating love triangle. I was pretty surprised when I realized that! One quote from the show was something like "What kind of woman needs 3 men?!" Yeah.

It was a little awkward with seating arrangements. PunkRock was on my left for dinner and half the show, and then WarMan was on my right for the first half, with DarkKnight beside him. Then at intermission, DarkKnight took my right hand seat, and PunkRock moved to allow WarMan his seat. The plan was that WarMan would have the far right spot, but PunkRock asked me if WarMan would rather sit with me, as it was his official date night. Of course he would, and it was, and I thought that was really sweet.

Holy shit I just need to give a shout out to how fucking hot PunkRock was looking on Saturday night.

Later, WarMan asked if maybe I didn't want to have a sleepover with PunkRock, because I was totally into him that night. Which I was - wow was I turned on by how he looked and how he sounded and how he looked at me - squeeee! WarMan wasn't upset or anything, he was just reading the vibes of the group and was offering to switch out since my attraction was fairly obvious. I told him that I was fine though, and not to worry.

For our sleepover, he did give me time to talk prior, and we cuddled a bit, so I was able to change my energy feed to focus more on WarMan once we were in bed. We had 3 separate sex sessions with sleep interspersed between that night/morning. I have zero complaints, that's for sure! Wow.

Honestly, I don't believe we'll go out as a 4-pack much. It WAS a bit disconcerting to me to try and focus on all 3 guys individually, and while I think it was an ok outing, I don't think any of them received the attention they or I would have liked.

That was a good thing to learn.

I don't think I have said much about DarkKnight in these entries, but he seems to be doing fine. I connected with him sexually Saturday morning, and we had D&D time together on Sunday. He will be with me all morning here today, alone, up til the time people start arriving for the BBQ. He's my rock, as always. In my opinion, he seems to be weathering changes much more easily than PunkRock, but I still am keeping an eye on his emotional barometer.

Lots of love in my life!
 
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NYCIndie - you posted at the same time I did!

I don't believe at all she will be. She did have emotional issues at the last party that WarMan and I were attending together, but it isn't something I am worried about. Honestly, if she does have problems, this is a good time for it, because at that other party, WarMan was my anchor - I didn't know anyone else. This shindig is at my house, so I have my other two guys to juggle and who I'll be leaning on for support. So he will be more available to her if she needs his attention.

I am excited to see her today, actually, and to talk with her about joining my D&D group. I am not seeing her as a threat or an obstacle at the moment - I am concerned about her feelings and hope that things are getting easier for her.
 
Part 2.

Growing pains. Anyway, I am feeing stretched but it isn't terrible. Maybe that is wishful thinking, but I don't believe so. I am busy, as always. WarMan voiced that he is afraid I won't be able to juggle everyone's needs long term, and that he will be the one cut, since he's just a boyfriend. I told him that would not be the case, that something else would be on the chopping block - activities, NOT people - if it came down to me being overloaded.

That said I am looking for ways to restructure my time. One possibility we've discussed is having WarMan and his best friend join our Sunday D&D group. Right now DarkKnight does that with me, as PunkRock dropped out a while back. Honestly, both Pathfinder on Fridays and 5th Edition Sundays are a huge time suck for me, but I love them so. Yesterday's game was a ton of fun and I don't want to cut it because I heart my level 7 Druid so much! Pathfinder I am enjoying less, but we host it at our house, so that would be more difficult for me to stop attending! Plus, it's newer, so I am still feeling out my character. I am starting to love it more, and I think this will get better with time. It's just that I've got more time invested already with Sunday's game.

Saturday night the 3 guys and I went to the dinner theater together. Honestly, I was less impressed with this production than others we have attended. PunkRock has asked for a pass at attending DarkKnight's performance next month in Cabaret, and I am ok with him missing it. I still am excited to attend, but I understand him not wanting to go. Anyway, the show this weekend was "Murder at the Howard Johnson's" and it's basically about a cheating love triangle. I was pretty surprised when I realized that! One quote from the show was something like "What kind of woman needs 3 men?!" Yeah.

It was a little awkward with seating arrangements. PunkRock was on my left for dinner and half the show, and then WarMan was on my right for the first half, with DarkKnight beside him. Then at intermission, DarkKnight took my right hand seat, and PunkRock moved to allow WarMan his seat. The plan was that WarMan would have the far right spot, but PunkRock asked me if WarMan would rather sit with me, as it was his official date night. Of course he would, and it was, and I thought that was really sweet.

Holy shit I just need to give a shout out to how fucking hot PunkRock was looking on Saturday night.

Later, WarMan asked if maybe I didn't want to have a sleepover with PunkRock, because I was totally into him that night. Which I was - wow was I turned on by how he looked and how he sounded and how he looked at me - squeeee! WarMan wasn't upset or anything, he was just reading the vibes of the group and was offering to switch out since my attraction was fairly obvious. I told him that I was fine though, and not to worry.

For our sleepover, he did give me time to talk prior, and we cuddled a bit, so I was able to change my energy feed to focus more on WarMan once we were in bed. We had 3 separate sex sessions with sleep interspersed between that night/morning. I have zero complaints, that's for sure! Wow.

Honestly, I don't believe we'll go out as a 4-pack much. It WAS a bit disconcerting to me to try and focus on all 3 guys individually, and while I think it was an ok outing, I don't think any of them received the attention they or I would have liked.

That was a good thing to learn.

I don't think I have said much about DarkKnight in these entries, but he seems to be doing fine. I connected with him sexually Saturday morning, and we had D&D time together on Sunday. He will be with me all morning here today, alone, up til the time people start arriving for the BBQ. He's my rock, as always. In my opinion, he seems to be weathering changes much more easily than PunkRock, but I still am keeping an eye on his emotional barometer.

Lots of love in my life!

Ah I totally understand this. I had rocky, trip, and irishcoffee out on my birthday on the weekend and three is very disconcerting, especially if that day you're feeling it more with one than the other, not because of them just because that happens sometimes. Xx it's a juggling act. Haha, what an ironic play to see. I Would have been laughing and poking fun at it just for the irony. Pretty cool! You are a lucky lady ;)
 
Honestly, I don't believe we'll go out as a 4-pack much. It WAS a bit disconcerting to me to try and focus on all 3 guys individually, and while I think it was an ok outing, I don't think any of them received the attention they or I would have liked.

I think it very much depends on the dynamic of all the people involved as well as the setting and individual personalities.

Any combinations of MrS, me, Dude, Lotus, TT +/- a select group of close friends works well when we are in a small group or anonymous public setting. (Weirder/awkward at larger social gatherings were some of us are family to/ friends with/know/are out to different people to differing degrees). Then again we are past the "dating" stage...
 
The BBQ went really well, I think, and WarMan's friends left with a good impression of both of my guys, so that was awesome. DarkKnight really loved the best friend's husband, and hopes to hang out with him again. Both of them are beer aficionados and DarKKnight enjoyed trying the different brews that were brought over. Actually, the guy brought me over one that I had liked when I was in Lancaster, so I thought that was pretty great. The best friend seemed like everything was fine, but apparently she had a discussion with her husband the night before about how their sex life isn't working. I think WarMan and me being together has highlighted a lack in her life, big time.

PunkRock wasn't happy to be playing host, but everyone thought he was terrific. He seemed to suddenly burn out halfway through Cards Against Humanity, but everyone was gone by 9 pm - though WarMan stayed til 10 pm - so he wasn't kept up late by the shenanigans and was actually in bed snoring away by the time WarMan left. Later he told me that he will probably pass on any further entanglements with WarMan's friends, because at one point he realized he was the only one not drinking and that put him out of sorts. Plus, he just doesn't see the point - he and DarkKnight don't do anything with each other's friends and he'd like to maintain that boundary.

No issues with me on that.

I spent Tuesday night and most of Wednesday with WarMan. He bought a new bed, so we spent a chunk of time looking at bedding, and then emptying his bedroom completely so we could set everything up. It felt like nesting! The space definitely looks like an adult lives there now - a queen bed vs a twin - though he told me this morning that it is currently a mess because he emptied out his closet. I plan to go over Friday during the day and help organize some more.

Today I have to color my hair and help my daughter with the essay I assigned her about the book Saint Maybe and whether the main character achieved redemption. I have two students from my Biology classes coming over at noon for a make-up session and then I am hosting the strategic board game club at 1. It's a busy day! DarkKnight will have a date night and sleepover.


Oh! Last night with PunkRock was amazing! We finally broke out the small round swimming pool and had some standing sploshing fun with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. It was HOT! We shared a shower after, followed by a sex session where he made me feel incredible. This morning we had another reconnection, right before he left for work, so I am just floating today!
 
Today I was BUSY. I woke up, had some fun sexy time with PunkRock and then beat feet upstairs to pack his lunch so he could get out the door on time for work. Then, I curled up on the couch, wrote a to-do list and promptly realized that I was already behind schedule. I talked to my daughter about an essay I had her writing, and then went upstairs to color my hair, which was definitely due. While the dye set, my daughter and I played two games of the card game Loot.

After I rinsed, showered and dressed, I had about 10 minutes to chat with WarMan online before starting a make-up class for two of my Biology students. An hour went by, one left and then it was time to host teens at my Strategic Board Game Club. We played two games of Loot(which is why I played with my daughter earlier - I needed to try it out again) and one game of Lifeboat. I ate some veggies and a peach for lunch.

Once the games were finished, it was 3:30 pm, and DarkKnight was done with work. He went upstairs with me to snuggle, while I talked to my bestie in NY to counsel her through some emotional dating issues, and I called AT&T to figure out the bill for the month and get things set up for my daughter when she travels to Nepal. I looked over her writing rough draft in this block of time too.

While DarkKnight made dinner (steak, yum!) I ordered groceries for next week, to be picked up tomorrow morning at 9 am. PunkRock made it home in time to eat at 6:30 with everyone and then DarkKnight and I had a date night. This consisted of cuddling on the couch while drinking chai, eating cheese Danish and watching Glee. Then, I went downstairs to kiss PunkRock goodnight, I texted more with WarMan, and then headed up to bed.

I just had wonderfully fun sexy times with DarkKnight and now I am catching up here and on Facebook.

Whew!

Tomorrow is scheduled tightly too - grocery pickup and then a lunch date with WarMan, followed by an afternoon of working with my daughter with finishing her school for the week. In the evening I have Pathfinder again, and a sleepover with PunkRock.
 
Just wanted to introduce myself since I'm finally caught up on reading your whole blog, whew! Awesome read and it's just so nice to see how amazing your relationships have worked out. Plus, you're actually local to me (well, technically I'm in DC, but my b/f and his wife live in MD so I'll probably move out that way eventually) and it's been nice to see that you've had no issues with the legal aspect of being poly and a MD resident!

Really, after introducing myself the main reason I wanted to comment was because I chuckled to myself when I saw your signature again and after reading the "hinge of a V" part... you're gonna have to change it to the center of a wagon spoke or find some other funny shape now!

But seriously, congrats on managing to find so many wonderful guys!
 
Coolness! Yes, Maryland is an excellent state of residence for poly people, as is DC.

I have worried over my signature lines! I guess we're considered a star shape? I dunno. :)

I have been so lucky in love! Even the relationships that didn't work out, they at least taught me what DOESN'T meet my needs. Right now I am upbeat and positive about the new thing I have going with WarMan - the more time we spend together, the more I feel like I am meant to have him in my life. I spend so much time smiling! His heart rests easy in my hands.
 
Friday night was Pathfinder and then a sleepover with PunkRock. We had great sex which left me tired and chafed. When I went to see WarMan in the morning, I had to give him a raincheck for later that night, so that made me feel sad. He was put out and annoyed a bit but as it wasn't a purposeful thing he chilled out after a brief discussion. We joked a bit that it was the longest time together without sex we had had since starting to date. I was all better by that evening, and we had a seriously amazing connection all night long.

And again the next morning. :) THEN I was chafed again. Sigh.

I told both guys that it wasn't a competition. My vagina is both winning AND losing. I guess the moral for me is that you should be careful what you wish for!

On Friday afternoon I called my mom and told her I was dating WarMan. She huffed a bit and said, "I don't know.." but then launched back into gossiping about our relatives. Today my sister posted "wtf" on my Facebook in regard to a post I made about WarMan, but I didn't respond and just deleted her comment. WarMan told me he is struggling with the idea of how much information to share with his parents. He wants to tell them he is dating someone, but he knows that they will not be happy about the situation, as they are still in the religious group that he left. He says if he mentions me now, but then tells them later that I am poly they might be more upset, so for now he is going to think about it. I told him it is up to him. They are in New Mexico and far away from here. They will be traveling here next summer so he says he has that deadline anyway!

Thursday will be our monthiversary. :)

I had D&D with DarkKnight today and as always, I had fun with him there. I was sad that it wasn't more time.

PunkRock told me tonight that he appreciates everything I do to make our relationship work, and as non-bumpy as possible. He said he sees how hard I work to balance things and it makes him happy to be with me because I care so much.
 
Lately I have been experiencing an emotional overload. All three of my guys have been so forthcoming and honest about their feelings, that it has been a bit overwhelming. I absolutely want to hear how they are doing, but all at once - it's just a little much.

I have been struggling more with feelings of self worth. Why are 3 wonderful and amazing men wanting to be with ME? I have friends who are great people, and they are struggling with their relationships. Why has it been so easy for me, and why on earth are they wanting to stick around?! I have had conversations with my loves and they all came up with similar answers, so I suppose I should take them as truth. I am still unsettled whenever I think on this topic. WarMan actually sent me an email - here is an excerpt:

"THIS is what a good relationship should feel like.

So many times during our relationship so far, I've expected things to go a certain (unhappy) way, and with you they never do. Instead of doubt and jealousy, recriminations, unspoken upset etc...instead of all that I get solid communication, and deep feelings guided by reason.

Over and over I feel like this is what a relationship should feel like, should be like. Knowing that, and knowing that I've never had it elsewhere, after decades of searching, is it any wonder that we consider ourselves fortunate to be with you? No wonder 3 guys choose you! You're everything that a relationship should be. I feel very lucky to have you in my life."

I dunno. I find it a bit hysterically hilarious - I have so much doubt about my abilities to keep these guys all satisfied emotionally, physically, in every way - but they all share the same belief that I can do it, that I am doing it, and that they think I am level-headed and reasonable. Sigh. I told PunkRock last night that I have them all fooled, and he said I've done a great job keeping up appearances for this long! I suppose he is right - this is me.


Yesterday was interesting. I ended up packing up my paperwork and spending part of the day at WarMan's house, and yep - more deep conversation. He was worried about me being able to schedule everyone fairly, and in my ability to juggle so many needs. He said he feels envious of the way that my 2 husbands get to see me, and that they have so many more opportunities for interactions throughout the day. he doesn't want to take that time from them - he just wishes he has it. I told him that fair doesn't mean even. I schedule according to what people request of me, and I try to keep it balanced depending on what is needed. Some guys need more face time, or sex time, or alone time, that others might feel is excessive. Things won't ever be even, but that I will continue to try and make sure everyone is happy.

After I left there, I stopped at Arby's and went to visit PunkRock at his work, delivering hugs, kisses and a large chocolate shake. It was so awesome to see him there! Then, I went home, picked up DarkKnight and we ran a few errands together before dinner, and then he had to go to his play practice.

After dinner, PunkRock snuggled up with me, and another intensely emotional conversation ensued for about an hour. I felt really heard and seen and left feeling very positive. He told me that he doesn't feel like anything is lacking, but that it has been an adjustment. I told him again that I want him to focus on his painting, and maybe taking a class or two. I would like him to be able to do more than spend time with me and go to work. He needs some uplifting and growing experiences that don't include me, but that he could later share. he agreed that he would like this.

PunkRock and my daughter then helped with some Biology class labwork I wanted to work on, and before heading down to bed, he threw out a comment about wanting to get started back reading the More Than Two book. "Not that I know what I am looking for, or even that I want to look."

That sent me to a very bad place. I went to bed with DarkKnight, and kept persevering on that statement. I starting feeling like I was lacking stability in my life, and that PunkRock dating someone would shift my foundation WAY too much right now. I feel unsettled already, with the changes that WarMan has wrought in my day to day life. So, after breathing for a bit and trying to not be too emotional, I messaged PunkRock and ended up sleeping in the basement with him.

We talked for a long time. I shared with him my need for stability, and asked if he could promise to act with compassion, and empathy, and with my need for long term planning in mind. He said of course, and he wouldn't do any different, even if I hadn't asked. He said he doesn't see reading the book as a requirement for dating anyone (though previously he said he would not date anyone before finishing it) but instead as a tool to understand and improve our own relationship. That made me feel a bit better. I apologized about the instability in our long term goals - I haven't done much research on the different states we are considering lately.

Continued in Part 2
 
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