Hey there!
Just spent about 20 minutes reading the glossary section - always good to get a taste for the language before one embarks on attempting to communicate.
I'm a 52-yr-old guy in a very satisfying and deep relationship with a wonderful woman. When we got together 3 years ago, we discussed our mutual tendency to non-monogamy, and discussed many MANY aspects of our feelings and opinions about the issue. We've been honest and respectful in all of our communication.
She has recently begun the first romantic relationship outside of ours and despite what I thought was a grasp of my own stuff, there are a small handful of things that are really taking me by surprise due to their emotional power.
It's nothing that feels like a relationship deal-breaker, but ~whew~ it's potent stuff and deserves some attention.
Having done lots of reading about the subject over the past 3 years, discussing it between the two of us, and with my own mental health professional from time to time, I thought I would join a community to learn how others have managed and reach out for support from those with a bit more life experience in this category than I have.
Anywho - I look forward to gaining something positive from the wisdom of the group, and perhaps some day, give back as well.
Just spent about 20 minutes reading the glossary section - always good to get a taste for the language before one embarks on attempting to communicate.
I'm a 52-yr-old guy in a very satisfying and deep relationship with a wonderful woman. When we got together 3 years ago, we discussed our mutual tendency to non-monogamy, and discussed many MANY aspects of our feelings and opinions about the issue. We've been honest and respectful in all of our communication.
She has recently begun the first romantic relationship outside of ours and despite what I thought was a grasp of my own stuff, there are a small handful of things that are really taking me by surprise due to their emotional power.
It's nothing that feels like a relationship deal-breaker, but ~whew~ it's potent stuff and deserves some attention.
Having done lots of reading about the subject over the past 3 years, discussing it between the two of us, and with my own mental health professional from time to time, I thought I would join a community to learn how others have managed and reach out for support from those with a bit more life experience in this category than I have.
Anywho - I look forward to gaining something positive from the wisdom of the group, and perhaps some day, give back as well.
