I May Be Polyamorous, But I’m No Homewrecker
If it makes you uncomfortable, we can pretend it never happened. That moment lives in a hazy part of my memory anyway. The place where… Read More »I May Be Polyamorous, But I’m No Homewrecker
If it makes you uncomfortable, we can pretend it never happened. That moment lives in a hazy part of my memory anyway. The place where… Read More »I May Be Polyamorous, But I’m No Homewrecker
It’s a very low-key Sunday afternoon. I’m a little under the weather, recovering from a stressful work week and nursing a slight hangover. Skyspook has… Read More »I’ve Always Loved Movies About Married Couples Who Actually Like Each Other
Key Things to Keep in Mind About Happiness (from Stumbling on Happiness by Dan Gilbert) 1) We often exaggerate in imagining the long-term emotional effects certain… Read More »Just Try Something
My old therapist used to say, “You’re 100% responsible… for your 50%.” I saw her primarily to get through my divorce. It was a brutal… Read More »Relationships are Groupwork
This is an essay posted elsewhere that I’ve decided to put up here so I can reference and refer to it – as it deals… Read More »Reflections on an Unhappy Marriage
In February of 2010, I’m walking through the streets of Bangor late at night in 4-inch patent leather heels with a handsome man holding my… Read More »Goodbye, White Knight
March 2010 – Saint Patrick’s Day “You’ve been doing amazing,” S says. “You look incredible. You’ve changed so much.” We lock arms, cuddle. “Just… Read More »In the Dust
Photo by Lauryn McDowell/CC BY Part #1 of the Poly Debriefing series is available here. Part #2 of the Poly Debriefing series is available here.… Read More »Poly Debriefing #4: Don’t Forget to Oil Your Hinges
My mom called me on the phone to chat a few days ago, and the first thing she asked me was if I’d bought anything… Read More »How Many Counties Are There in the State of Denial?
July 9, 2010: There is a placefor the singlepeople – and ho are they? who am I I inventa person worthy of servitude – is… Read More »Desperation