Hi all,
HappyMind here.
I've lived in Salt Lake City, Utah, for many years now, but came out and identified myself with the poly world just about 2 years ago. Ever since I've started to become interested in engaging with my social environment, looking for my "tribe." I've spent a lot of time on dating apps and tried to find contact with people identifying with ENM/CNM and poly, but my experiences as a single male have been difficult and complicated, to say the least, frustrating with both religious AND conservative mainstream tendencies.
There are many female profiles out there, but age and other social or avoidant factors might play an important role in the general lack of feedback and interest.
I definitely want to stay true to my identity and feelings and not (again) give in into a monogamous compromise, just for the sake of any partner.
I'm aware that direct contact in society through meeting and/or discussion groups seems like a nice entry, but I don't really know where to start.
I haven't found anything on MEETUP (other than a game night group by Utah LGBTQ), etc.
If there are people here experienced with the Poly LS, if you could, please give me some tips, advice, group contacts, etc. I'm an extrovert and pretty outgoing person. I'm not afraid of social contacts and human beings, but would really appreciate meeting like-minded people and to learn from them.
Thanks so much to you all and the ones who read this! Cheers!
HappyMind here.
I've lived in Salt Lake City, Utah, for many years now, but came out and identified myself with the poly world just about 2 years ago. Ever since I've started to become interested in engaging with my social environment, looking for my "tribe." I've spent a lot of time on dating apps and tried to find contact with people identifying with ENM/CNM and poly, but my experiences as a single male have been difficult and complicated, to say the least, frustrating with both religious AND conservative mainstream tendencies.
There are many female profiles out there, but age and other social or avoidant factors might play an important role in the general lack of feedback and interest.
I definitely want to stay true to my identity and feelings and not (again) give in into a monogamous compromise, just for the sake of any partner.
I'm aware that direct contact in society through meeting and/or discussion groups seems like a nice entry, but I don't really know where to start.
I haven't found anything on MEETUP (other than a game night group by Utah LGBTQ), etc.
If there are people here experienced with the Poly LS, if you could, please give me some tips, advice, group contacts, etc. I'm an extrovert and pretty outgoing person. I'm not afraid of social contacts and human beings, but would really appreciate meeting like-minded people and to learn from them.
Thanks so much to you all and the ones who read this! Cheers!