Ask me about polyamory and relationships.
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I will have an answer posted in a day or so :) I will post a link here as well.
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That we have been doing this website for over a year and are still going strong. http://lookingthrough.us/
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First of all, I wanted to say I hope everything goes well for you and your partner. Medical issues are always hard. I wrote a rather answer to your question, which can be found here. http://lookingthrough.us/2012/02/ask-polyanna-how-can-i-stay-in-the-loop/
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I think this is common. I think many people consider swinging, open relationships and polyamory and for one reason or another they decide it doesn't work for them.
You don't ask but what seems the next logical step in your questioning, is perhaps, how to meet people who are poly.
I think seeking a local poly social or poly friendly social/support group is a good place to start. Meet-ups geared towards polys are another avenue.
All the Best! -
http://lookingthrough.us/2011/10/ask-polyanna-poly-conflicts-whats-my-responsibility/
Sorry for my late post here, I did answer the question about a month ago on the blog... All the best. -
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http://lookingthrough.us/2011/09/ask-polyanna-must-we-all-get-along/
Sorry for my late post here, my answer has been up for a while. -
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Thank you for being patient. This answer will appear on the website today. There is no hard and fast rule... it depends. Check out lookingthrough.us for my longer answer.
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I do, and I wrote about them here - http://lookingthrough.us/2011/05/ask-polyanna-do-you-have-any-guidelines-for-introducing-your-possible-new-partner-to-your-existing-partner/
I will say, I think it is best you work this out beforehand and remain consistent. -
This turned into a very long response - go here to read more... http://lookingthrough.us/2011/05/ask-polyanna-do-you-think-that-someone-who-is-monogamous-can-learn-to-be-polyamorous-for-a-partner-or-do-you-think-they-are-courting-disaster/
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I turned your question into a proper post.
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Check out our book shelf on the site. (http://lookingthrough.us/book-shelf/) I have read all of these books at least once and I can easily say they each have something to offer. For people new to non-monogamy, I would suggest starting with Opening Up, then the Ethical Slut.
One of the books I read, after looking at the Ethical Slut was Redefining Our Relationships: Guidelines For Responsible Open Relationships by Wendy-O Matik. I thought her style was accessible and she used a number of real like examples. It is also short, so an easy read.
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That is a good question the short answer is communicate, but I think that is only part of the equation. Also jealousy is a feeling - just like anger, saddness and love, and as with many feelings, it helps to explore and come to understand its source. Many times it is fear. Look for a longer answer in the next few weeks, this is an important question and it deserves a more thorough answer.
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The editors of Looking Through do have pets.
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Being totally and completely honest with yourself. Look inside.
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