Poly dynamics, and supporting each others' joy

Aug 06, 2012 16:16

Response to a question to me about how to address a teen's questions about poly stuff ( Read more... )

poly, sexuality, friends, contemplating

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moominmuppet August 6 2012, 23:02:33 UTC
I know that this is hitting some very hard buttons for you, and I've very sorry about that, but this is one where I sort of need to defend my position:

This is what I say about it on my OKC profile (http://www.okcupid.com/profile/ursa74)

In amongst a huge page of writing about all the other things that make me more or less compatible with another person:
If you're considering whether we might be compatible dating-wise, be aware it's a big plus if you have previous experience navigating open relationships -- I jokingly refer to dating me as being "the advanced course in Polyamory" due to the inherent complexity of my existing relationships. And please don't assume that an invitation to my bed is a de facto invitation to bed with any of my other partners; they're their own people, and make their own decisions. That said, jealousy and possessiveness aren't really where my personal faults lie. I find the "sharing" element of polyamory to come pretty naturally, and do ( ... )

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moominmuppet August 6 2012, 23:43:45 UTC
I'm sorry, I don't intend to. I'll reread your comment and mine again. Can you give another try at explaining how we're seeing it differently?

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