Leaving Societal Norms Behind
“Maybe you just have to forgive people to move forward.” – Kate “But he didn’t ask for forgiveness, did he?” – Carly “If you had something to lose, you’d understand how hard this is.” –…Continue Reading
I’m writing this article because all too often people seem to misunderstand me when I say I deserve respect, or when I ask them for respect. The concept of respect has been very poorly, or…Continue Reading
Every person who practices polyamory will likely stumble into some sort of connection with somebody who is not. Sometimes that connection encourages the other person to explore polyamory, sometimes it makes them ponder, and sometimes…Continue Reading
A close friend of mine (we’ll call Laura) had a man share a sex dream with her without her asking for it. He crossed a boundary she had not asked him to do. The guy…Continue Reading
Trigger Warning: Discussion of Rape Foreword This article is about consent. While this article will be written from the perspective of a cisgender heterosexual(ish) white(ish) male, these points apply to all touch, both romantic and…Continue Reading
Hello everyone. This is the first of a monthly column I’m calling “Consent corner.” It’s where I talk about my own long road to Polyamory, and the lessons I’ve learned on understanding consent so that…Continue Reading
I think a lot of people come into polyamory, or non-monogamy in general, wondering “What is the Next Step?” Whether they’ve found new partner(s) or not, they want to know what they’re supposed to do.…Continue Reading
I was dating a singer/songwriter one fall. This was the first relationship that I entered being polyamorous, or at least INTENDING to be. It turned out serial monogamy was more her thing, but that’s irrelevant…Continue Reading
I often find myself exploring the world of polyamory and being confronted by heaps of terminology, most that are too narrow or too broad, some that don’t relate to you and some that clarify everything. …Continue Reading
“One Partner. Will that be all for you today?” The cashier smiles warmly. You nod your head. “And would you like to add our Partner Protection plan with that? Only $10 extra and you get…Continue Reading
