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I've been self-reflecting on being polyamorous lately and I can safely say that I am still very polyam and I love it, A THREAD
Sometimes I'll doubt myself on if I am or not simply because I haven't had a full polyamorous dynamic yet (where I've dated more than one person) but I have gone on a few dates and I do recognize when I'm in love with multiple people. There's also the jealousy aspect to consider.
Firstly, the pandemic is making it hard to fully engage in this lifestyle but I still think it is one that is right for me. I reason with this simply because I understand it's nearly impossible to expect one partner to fulfill & meet all of my needs, and vice versa.
Some people argue, "But you have to make sacrifices in a relationship!!!"
This is true, but to what extent? Should two people settle on being unhappy just because they can't meet their partner's expectations, even if they're in love? This sounds so miserable to me.
This is true, but to what extent? Should two people settle on being unhappy just because they can't meet their partner's expectations, even if they're in love? This sounds so miserable to me.
In regards to the jealousy aspect, I do still feel this from time-to-time, but it's a normal human emotion that can happen in any relationship, regardless of how open it is. I know it's said over and over in regards to polyamory, but the key really is just trust & communication.
I'm not going to sit here and pretend it's for everyone, because it's not. Rather, I think people should take polyamory into consideration more. Even though it's a relationship dynamic that demands more time and energy, I feel like if I had known about it sooner, -- (1/2)
(2/2) I would have saved myself so much confusion and heartbreak. Personally, realizing that I am polyam has granted me such a sense of personal freedom & fulfillment that I did not feel with monogamy whatsoever. I know it can be hard work but I truly think the payoff is worth it
I know most of my small follower count isn't gunna be interested in reading this thread but I just wanted to put my thoughts out there. Relationships are a very important part of my life and I feel very passionately about expressing myself honestly. Thanks for reading if you did!
