Long-time Lurker

[powerpuffgrl1969]

Hi, I'm Michelle, a 45 year old married female in mono marriage, and I have been lurking (mostly) here for at least the last 4 years. At one point, I thought I may be polyamorous but, after really analyzing my behavior over the last 25 years, realized that I'm a serial monogamist who is just an NRE junkie.

So, why am I here? It was partly thanks to this board that I realized that NRE is an ephemeral thing not meant to last. I would flit from one relationship to the next, leaving destruction in my wake, only to fall out of NRE for the "new shiny" and wonder how THAT happened. I have learned a lot about relationships in general from all of you. My third (gasp!) husband and I have been married since August 2009 and I can honestly imagine getting old (er) with him, and I don't feel the need to look for my next "NRE fix" anymore.

So, I pop in and out from time to time, when I think I may have something to contribute, but usually just read your stories. Of course, I don't viscerally understand some concepts I read about, but that's ok. I do believe that poly will become more and more accepted in the future as people start to question the idea of what "love" should look like.

So, carry on!

 

[kdt26417]

Greetings Michelle,
Glad you're here, whether lurking, posting, or both.

Yeah, NRE is a temporary phenomenon. Not that only long-lasting relationships are successful, shorter ones can be too, but it's also nice if you feel contented with your current husband.

Have had fun talking with you about TV shows on my blog.
Sincerely,
Kevin T., "official greeter"

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