When a Loved One Argues With You By Quoting You… But You Kinda Like It
Some of the times I feel most loved is when a loved one argues with me by quoting me… funny but true.
Some of the times I feel most loved is when a loved one argues with me by quoting me… funny but true.
“I did a very bad thing last night,” I say. “I compared myself to other people. And I hurt myself in the process.” “You know… Read More »It’s Unfair to Compare Someone Else’s Public Best to Your Private Worst
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Recently, I answered a reader letter in an advice column called “I Have My Partner’s Blessing, But I Still Feel Like I’m Cheating. Is This… Read More »When First Night Effect Doesn’t Fade & Becomes Chronic Polyamorous Guilt
“Keep your top on,” she said. “Sure,” I said, dropping my arms to my sides and then quickly wrapping them around her waist. And as… Read More »Sleeping with the Enemy: On Women Dating Women While Still Viewing Them as Competition
PQ 9.8 — Does my partner make me feel worse about myself? * Before I begin, a quick caveat: I get what this question is… Read More »PQ 9.8 — Does my partner make me feel worse about myself?
It’s a dangerous road to travel down, comparing yourself to others. It might just be the biggest no-no in polyamory. Many of us know we… Read More »Stop Worrying If Things Are Even, or You’ll End Up With a Sad Shrub