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Surprising Ways Being Poly Makes Us Better Parents (Even When Our Kids Don’t Know)
Let’s start with some real talk. Being poly isn’t the easy path, especially as a parent. (Though being monogamous actually sounds harder to me, because of all the suppression it would require… but I digress). Choosing this unconventional path requires attention and intention.
Why My Relationship Got Better When We Stopped Being Everything to Each Other
A lot of people believe that being in love means meeting every single need your partner has – emotional, sexual, intellectual, spiritual, social. All of it. You’re not just their person, you’re supposed to be their everything.
What Loving Couples Get Wrong About Loyalty
You meet someone at a party. They’re married. As you shake hands, they glance at you, then look quickly away, avoiding eye contact like it’s an affair waiting to happen. Flirtation isn’t allowed, and even lingering too long in someone’s gaze could be considered a betrayal. To me, their behavior says “I won’t cheat on my partner and I want communicate this.”
Not a Phase: How Some Version of “Open” Can Help Your Relationship Survive (and Thrive)
You know what’s exhausting? Living in dissatisfaction and pretending everything is fine. And yes, sometimes everything IS fine (don’t forget to write in that gratitude journal!) but deep down, you know there’s something missing. You feel like you’ve given up the freedom, vitality and fun of your youth. Getting older, responsibilities. It all feels a little dull.