Introducing 1Smithvillian

[1Smithvillian]

Hello, All.
I live in Wisconsin with my wife and 4 of our minor children, and our granddaughter, whom we are raising. My wife’s girlfriend is moving here for the summer. We are working those details out every day. We will be living in separate but connected houses, with my wife going back and forth as we decide how to uh, make it happen. My wife, Mel, has been poly for many years but S. and I have not.
I have always believed that we are made to love more than one person at a time so I think the concept is easier for me to adjust to. S. has always been monogamous and intends to stay that way, making Mel monogamous as well--except for me. Uh, yeah. She’s working on it. I think of myself as 'monogamous, with exceptions'.
I think this will continue to be an interesting, challenging, sometimes frightening, and definitely emotionally-educational ride.

 

[kdt26417]

Greetings 1Smithvillian,
Welcome to our forum. Please feel free to lurk, browse, etc.

Sounds like you guys are in the early stages of figuring out how to identify and what poly and mono mean for you. There is a lot of stuff to read on these boards that can help you figure things out, as well as good opportunities and ask questions or field thoughts and concerns.

Keep us posted on how things go as your journey continues.
Regards,
Kevin T., "official greeter"

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