“I am scared of setting a boundary because my partner is the first person who has shown interest in me in a long time that I’ve felt a strong connection to.”
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Categories: Relationships
This started as a fun post about how I’m enjoying the way I’ve been dating lately, but when I dig into why it’s so comfortable now it uncovers some unpleasant history.
I posted this anonymously on a polyamory support discussion group on social media.
Have you ever broken up with someone and wanted to explain why, but knew there’s no way they’d listen?
I’m an active participant in social media group called Apartners (Living Apart Together), where we share our stories and methods for living separately from our romantic partners.
I promise to never do anything I don’t want to, and I don’t want my partners, friends, or family to either.
I have no idea how to even start. We’ve been together for 10 years and have 2 kids together. I’ve known I’m poly for a while but have never said anything about it, but it’s come to a point I don’t want to not say anything anymore.
“Honest question. I’m bi, poly and looking forward to having a triad or a V. […] Why does it feel like people hate me for my prerogative?”
“I am a single male 59 years old. I am not in a relationship now, but I would like to go to some poly events and get to know people with the same mindset. The only thing that I’m nervous about is that I’m going in as a single male alone.