Love With Flair
Singlism is defined as the negative stereotyping and discrimination that is directed toward people who are single (Baron & Branscombe, 2012). If you've ever been "single" or if you're Solo-poly, chances are you've been viewed as having a "condition" or you're somehow viewed as "faulty" for not being in a monogamous, stereo-typically "successful" escalator relationship. …
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Yesterday after a conversation that ended in an argument and after some reflection, I came up with this topic of discussion. There are many things within relationships that are a must, and some of those are an amplified must in poly relationships. This is not implying that polyamory is somehow more important or more deserving than …
Relationships aren't easy. Having multiple relationships sure as hell isn't easy. This week has been particularly challenging in that it reminds me that when I am in my feelings in one relationship it affects my other relationships. Being able to have an open conversations, crying to one of your significant others is something that happens …
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I think one of the major misconceptions, myths, taboos about polyamory is that it's an excuse to have sex with other people without losing your relationship. Someone on OkCupid actually accused me of this once saying, "Polyamory is just your excuse to fuck everyone." Well, to that - I say yes... and no. At first I …
Boxes. Rules. Polyamory. Solo. Nesting Partner. Metamour. Paramour. Triad. Couple Privilege. One Penis Policy. Quad. Kitchen Table Poly. Other Significant Other. Labels and Titles and Terms, Oh my! Let's forget all these labels and boxes and rules for a minute and focus on just one term: Relationship Anarchy. Wikipedia describes Relationship Anarchy (sometimes abbreviated as …
So, welcome! I wanted to create a space, a blog, that documents, validates, deliberates, etc the challenges and triumphs of being polyamorous in the deep south, specifically the area known as the Bible Belt - where tradition and religion are king! It's difficult being poly, especially solo poly, in any case, but even more so …
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ATX Poly Coaching 