Polyamory Entries 2020 and Older
The idea of compersion in polyamorous relationships is that you receive/feel joy when your partner(s) find joy in their other partners. So, what happens when your partner is saddened or gets hurt in one of their other relationships? Say… in the event of a breakup or argument? How do we support them?
Supporting Your Polyamorous Partners in Times of Heartache Read More »
“Compersion is a word the Polyamory Community adopted. In traditional “monogamous” communities; Compersion means to find joy and happiness in others’ joy and happiness.”
Compersion, Compersion, Compersion… Another F**king Blog About Compersion Read More »
Healthy relationships are built on trust. Non-monogamous relationships especially take a great deal of trust. We must not only trust in our partners, but we also must have trust in our relationships and ourselves.
Having an awesome metamour whom you like, and respect can go a long way when dealing with those compersion gremlins … But what happens when you don’t like your metamour, AT ALL? I’m not talking about just not wanting to have a relationship with them because it is weird for you to hang out with someone who is also involved with your partner. I’m talking about hands down, cannot stand the person.
Metamour Misery in Polyamorous Relationships Read More »
Many people go into the world of polyamory wearing rose-colored glasses. It doesn’t matter the reason we decided to take the journey, many of us visualize not one, but several “fairytale” perfect relationships with lovers, and little to no effort. Somewhere in the beginning, I did too. And then, the truths set in.
The Truths Behind “Happily Ever After” in Polyamorous Relationships Read More »
In Polyamorous relationships, New Relationship Energy can deal a nasty blow to existing romantic relationships which can lead to jealousy, resentment, and feelings of neglect.
Navigating through New Relationship Energy (NRE) in Polyamorous Relationships Read More »
“Many will tell you that to live as a polyamorist in a monogamous relationship is stifling and uncomfortable-no matter how much they love their partner. It is not a “doing” it is a “being”.
Ready or Not! I’m coming out! Read More »
I wanted to share the questions with those of you who are struggling with the coming out process. While this session was specifically designed for polyamory, the questions can easily be adjusted for other “coming out” topics (sexuality, gender identification, spirituality/religion, etc.).
Coming Out to Family and Friends Read More »
All too often, couples start out on a journey of polyamory with a clear vision of what their relationships will look like and anything that could be outside those lines just isn’t acceptable.
Letting Polyamorous Relationships Take Their Natural Course Read More »
There are a few questions you need to ask yourselves and things you need to consider before you and your partner try your open relationship exploration. As difficult as some of these questions can be, you need to be completely honest with yourself and each other. You and your partner have had multiple conversations and
So You think You’re ready to Open Up Your relationship Read More »