My Writings

REAL WORDS FOR REAL PEOPLE

This isn’t polished advice or cookie-cutter inspiration.
It’s real stories, raw insights, and the kind of truths we don’t always say out loud... but should.
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Category: Relationships

Some Lessons Need to Be Un-Learned

As humans, we are the byproduct of so many experiences and lessons taught to us over the years. Some lessons have been passed down from generation to generation (good or bad), while some have come from our own personal[…]

Comparison vs Compersion

Which one are you feeling? Comparison or Compersion? You see, this is important to recognize if you’re in a relationship – and it’s NOT limited to poly! You can find yourself fighting these same feelings whether your poly or[…]

Caring For & Being In Love With

Caring for someone and being in love with someone or too very distinct different things. They are not always usually inclusive, though. When you care for someone, you want to see them happy. You want to see them, succeed[…]

Blood, Water and Life Boundaries

None of us get to pick and choose the family we are born into. Some people seem to win the lottery, while others may well be born directly into hell. The thing is, you have no say over that[…]

That’s What This Is About

Well, this week, that pretty much happened. It wasn’t so much an “emergency”, but I had a partner that was dealing some significant pain due to chronic joint pain issues. It was at the level that had already sent[…]

How Hierarchy Colors My Poly Life

I’ve never liked the concept of hierarchy within polyamorous relationships. The concept of telling someone that they are “secondary” always felt so very offensive to me. How in the hell do you tell someone they are “second place” in[…]

Score Cards in Relationships

When we are in a relationship, it’s important for us to keep our eyes open to what’s going on. It’s natural, it’s protective. After all, we’re being vulnerable with someone else, so we need to know that we can[…]

How Many Degrees of Separation Matter in Poly

Poly can be tough, folks. With multiple people connected to other multiple people, and the exponential aspects that are indeed possible… things can get complex real quick. Monogamy has its benefits, for sure… one being simplicity. Time, energy, emotional[…]

One Guy’s Take on Polyamory – Experiences and Perspectives

About a decade ago, I stepped into the very odd and interesting world of polyamory. I was asked by a prior partner… “Will I be the only one?” This opened the possibility of a whole new world for me.[…]

The Notion of “unconditional love”

I was told tonight that love is supposed to be unconditional. I apologized for my laughter, and then asked for the example of what unconditional love was supposed to be. Coming from a Christian upbringing, I already knew what[…]