Poly Issues
There First: Hierarchy, Loyalty, and “Dibs”
“Just so we’re clear,” Don said. “You’ll never be as close to me as my wife. Not that there’s anything wrong with you. You’re lovely,
October 5, 2016
Category: Poly Issues
Poly Issues
The Curse of Polyamorous Competence
It’s a familiar story – you start a new job. You’re nervous at first because you don’t know how you’re going to master everything they
September 23, 2016
Poly Issues
PQ 2.2 — What configurations am I open to? Am I looking for a particular configuration because I’m afraid that others might be more scary or more threatening?
Photo by wooleywonderworks/CC BY I am open to whatever configuration makes the most sense logistically and given the personalities of all involved. It seems like
September 17, 2016
Poly Issues
Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop: A Paradox
“I don’t know why I get so jealous,” she said. “I’ve been polyamorous for years, and this has never happened to me, with anyone.” Her
September 16, 2016
Poly Issues
It’s Never About Sex, Except When It is
“It’s funny,” I said, “My biggest poly freak outs weren’t about sex at all.” In olden days, there was the epic tale of The Time
August 30, 2016
Communication
It’s Not Actually Easy
It’s been great to touch base lately with some of my other partnered poly friends. My best friend Fluffy, while definitely polyamorous and possessing a
August 26, 2016
Of Poly and PMS
“Comparisons are odious.” –British proverb * It all started when a friend reached out to me, asking if we could hang out soon. I
August 24, 2016
Kink
Poly People Are Crazy, But So is Everyone Else
Photo by donvix /CC BY There’s a saying that was all the rage some time ago on my local scene: Never stick your dick in
August 22, 2016
Poly Issues
Love Threesomes, Hate the Patriarchy
I really love threesomes. Really, really love threesomes. Well, threesomes, foursomes, moresomes. Pretty much any configuration that has me with one guy and at least
August 18, 2016
Poly Issues
Reddit Has Been Alarmingly Good for My Self-Esteem
Photo by jurgenappelo / CC BY re: threeways I actually would advise anyone to not do it. It has a very high chance of going wrong.
August 17, 2016
