Hi!

[ronzie]

I'm new here. My wife and I are currently exploring the possibility of opening our relationship so I thought I'd get to know some people who live the lifestyle. We're currently reading "Sex at Dawn" and find it very compelling. We both come from very conservative Christian families but my wife and I are both agnostic and are trying to shed the layers that religion put on us about the taboo's of sexual nature. I believe that sex shouldn't be put on a pedestal like it's the holy grail and is a more intimate way of socializing.

 

[JaneQSmythe]

I'm new here. My wife and I are currently exploring the possibility of opening our relationship so I thought I'd get to know some people who live the lifestyle. We're currently reading "Sex at Dawn" and find it very compelling. We both come from very conservative Christian families but my wife and I are both agnostic and are trying to shed the layers that religion put on us about the taboo's of sexual nature. I believe that sex shouldn't be put on a pedestal like it's the holy grail and is a more intimate way of socializing.

Hello and welcome!

I have not (yet) read Sex at Dawn (but it is in my "To Read" list).

I am also agnostic (but attended church faithfully for the first 18 years of my life - although I would not describe my family as conservative).

Sex is...sex. (In my mind.) I have experienced sex without love, love without sex, and love and sex co-mingled - each enjoyable and worthy in its own right. Polyamory, for me, means that I can allow each relationship I have to grow and thrive to whatever level it can, without restriction or expectation.

Each person's journey is different. For me, sharing my body is easy, and sharing my heart is NOT. Here's hoping for happiness on your own journey!

JaneQ

 

[kdt26417]

Greetings ronzie,
Welcome to our forum. Please feel free to lurk, browse, etc.

I've read Sex at Dawn, it's a good book. I also come from a conservative religious background, so I had to shed a lot of layers before I was ready to embark on a polyamorous life.

I think you'll have many opportunities to make new friends here; it is a good website. Have a look around, and let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Kevin T., "official greeter"

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[ronzie]

Thank you for the replies. I'm honored to have received such a warm welcome. I hope to learn a lot about the polyamory by reading peoples experiences and their personal ideals on the subject.