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Helix

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Hello everyone. I'm not necessarily "new" to the forums, and I have already introduced myself once before, but it has been a long time, and I am finally going to make an attempt at being active on here... So let's go for a second shot!

I go by a couple of names online. Please feel free to refer to me by Helix if you wish, but I most frequently go by the nickname Shadow.

So a little bit about me. I'm a 24-year-old female from a small town in Wisconsin who is finally starting to open up and find her way in life. Just last year, I settled into a comfy office job in a place where my wonderful husband also works, and things have been growing and changing ever since! My husband (we will call him Nexus) have been married for almost four years now, and he is hands down one of the loveliest, kindest people I have ever met. To put it in an old cliché, it's like we're match made in heaven. ;P

**Brief warning! Long story ahead!!**

Recently (as in, I believe at the end of this February), I began to really fall for a co-worker at my other part-time job. We will call him Vinketh. (Fun fact before I get further in the story, I realized a little later on that he was the same guy who was working in the game store when I was in high school who I'd had a HUGE crush on. XD) Anyway, it was a little before this time that I had actually begun to accept polyamory as a part of who I am, something I couldn't change, even if I really wanted to. Still, I was afraid. Afraid of rejection, of losing Vinketh as a friend, and really of getting him in trouble at work if something started between us, as he was one of my supervisors.

Moving on, one night when I was feeling especially insecure and felt like I had nothing to lose, I let everything pour out. I told him about my feelings that I had been harboring for quite some time, fully expecting him to laugh it off and brush me aside. It never happened. I was apologizing profusely because I felt like I'd confessed something so embarrassing, and he comforted me, told me not to apologize for my feelings. I couldn't believe it. It wasn't the exact reaction I wanted, but it was certainly a step in the right direction!

Fast forward a couple days to that Thursday. We had made plans to hang out Friday night, just the two of us for the first time ever, and I was giddy as could be. I was at work (the part time in the game store) that night and he was off. He came in to buy a Monster, as he does on his days off hehe. For reasons I won't specifically get into, I decided I could use a face mask for cleaning around the time he came in, but I wasn't sure where they were. Of course, he volunteered to go to the back room with me and show me where they were. No big deal, really.

Only it was a huge deal.

Yeah, he showed me where the masks were and I thanked him, but as I was washing my hands, he came up behind me and said quietly, "Look that way." I compiled, thinking he'd seen something on my shirt or something dumb like that, and... He leaned forward and kissed my neck, aaaaa. I was freaking out for the rest of the night, and even more so looking forward to the next day.

Going to shorten this up for your poor eyes, ahaha.

Friday came around, we had a nice little Chinese dinner, and I got the kiss I was craving. It was wonderful. <3

Fast forward again to now, a few months after this all started, and Vinketh is not only my best friend, but a sort of partner, as well. We aren't necessarily "dating," per se, be we have a fun Master/pet thing going on, and it's absolutely wonderful, especially since we're both kind of switches. XD

TL;DR: I have two very fulfilling relationships now.

That's my story. Nexus is the most amazing husband ever to me, and Vinketh is a perfect friend and Master. I have never been happier. <3

Thanks for reading!!
 
Hey Felix/Shadow,

Welcome back to the forums. How are Vinketh and Nexus holding up? You're the hinge. You're all happy and playing around in polyamoryville. Is Nexus alright? If he's struggling with stuff, invite him to jump on the forums.

Catch you round, :)
Shaya.
 
Greetings Shadow,
Welcome back. Please feel free to lurk, browse, etc.

It sounds like you have two guys who are both wonderfully supportive, I am glad to hear that. I remember a time (last year) when you were hesitant about being poly, I think you are more confident about it now which is great. If you have any questions or concerns, let us know and we'll try to help.

Sincerely,
Kevin T., "official greeter" :)

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Hey Felix/Shadow,

Welcome back to the forums. How are Vinketh and Nexus holding up? You're the hinge. You're all happy and playing around in polyamoryville. Is Nexus alright? If he's struggling with stuff, invite him to jump on the forums.

Catch you round, :)
Shaya.

That's not how it is at all. The "Master/pet" dynamic Vinketh and I have going on is more about fun than anything, but outside of that we have a very fulfilling relationship. Nexus is also fine with everything. We have a lot of time together, and I also love him very much. I don't know where this "polyamory as a vacation" comes into play, as I love both of my men very much, they are becoming very good friends, and we are all very happy with our arrangement.

Edit: I'm sorry for coming off so defensive earlier. I just don't like the "polyamoryville" thing being applied to our relationship. I can understand and appreciate where the concern comes from, but there's no reason to fret for any of us!! Both of my guys are absolutely wonderful and receive love equivalent to their needs. In all, we are a very happy Vee. ^_^


Greetings Shadow,
Welcome back. Please feel free to lurk, browse, etc.

It sounds like you have two guys who are both wonderfully supportive, I am glad to hear that. I remember a time (last year) when you were hesitant about being poly, I think you are more confident about it now which is great. If you have any questions or concerns, let us know and we'll try to help.

Sincerely,
Kevin T., "official greeter" :)!

Thank you so much! Right, last year I was still concerned and afraid of my feelings, mostly because I was still worried about the world's perception of what love should be. I'm so happy I've let that go; it's almost like I'm seeing the world through new eyes. :)
 
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