I have friends who have done this, or have been in polyamorous relationships and it worked well for them. I, personally, am too territorial and jealous. I have no problem if open, truthful, consenting adults want to do it, though.
I'm too jealous I think. It would hurt my feelings and make me insecure.
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It just kind of gives both sides, not really saying one is better than the other, just makes some valid points, like it works for some, and at least is honest and is not cheating
The Dear Sugar podcast about polyamory? I thought that was so fascinating. The situation was crazy yet when I was listening to them talk about it, it sounded so reasonable.
Not for me and It seems to work poorly for almost everyone.
I don't care what other people do so it's not a judgment thing, but I would probably try to talk a friend out of it if they said they were considering it.
I am open to it. Being asexual really limits my options as far as partners go so I would be willing to be in an alternative arrangement as long as everyone involved was clear on what was going on
Post by sapphireblue on Apr 27, 2015 19:47:42 GMT -5
I voted it was not for me but I wouldn't judge another couple.
Honestly, I think it would be a great way to keep my sexual side very happy and, if done well, with a lot of love and communication with your spouse, could really enhance your marital sex life.
I think sex is always fun, but sex with a new person is more fun, for me at least. However, I don't think I could handle it in reality. I would feel jealous or threatened. Although I'd be fine with me having other partners, I just wouldn't want my spouse to!
"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
The Dear Sugar podcast about polyamory? I thought that was so fascinating. The situation was crazy yet when I was listening to them talk about it, it sounded so reasonable.
No it was stuff your mother never told you about open relationships. I want to check out the dear sugar one!!
The Dear Sugar podcast about polyamory? I thought that was so fascinating. The situation was crazy yet when I was listening to them talk about it, it sounded so reasonable.
No it was stuff your mother never told you about open relationships. I want to check out the dear sugar one!!
I think it was last week's. All about polyamory. Fascinating stuff!
Not for me. I honestly can't see how it would work for other people, but obviously it does. I don't judge, though. Not my life, I don't care what other people do.
I've seen it pop up on here a few times in reference to the beginning of the end of a marriage (the poster realizing this in retrospect). I don't think it works often.
Not for me. I have seen it ruin a few marriages. Not sure I've met anyone that has done it successfully but obviously it happens. I don't judge and don't care.
I used to think that I would be okay with it but at this point in my relationship with H I no longer have the same views. No judgement, it just wouldn't work for us. And let's be realistic, I barely have the time and energy for a sex life with H let along going out and putting in an effort with other people.
I wish I were secure enough in myself and my relationship to be the type of person who could handle and open relationship, but no. More power to you if you are, though.