tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369697807155792089.post2467765593215100065..comments2023-09-30T11:31:38.232-04:00Comments on Practical Polyamory™: Polyamory Ain't for SissiesAnita Wagner Illighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07083649751515838086noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369697807155792089.post-32299717887327556212007-06-13T20:06:00.000-04:002007-06-13T20:06:00.000-04:00Poly is something I have always recognized as logi...Poly is something I have always recognized as logical and supportive of my own open views. Having said that, I tried to get involved in a couple of online discussion groups on the subject to learn and see what might develop. I found, unfortunately, that world stayed very closed and protective. I understand that, but it was disappointing. If you would come find my own blog (which is pretty wideranging), you will discover an aware, intelligent man who wants to know and share more.<BR/><BR/>This is about all I know how to do. I await some response from all you polys out here....Ronjazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17472979072931454332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369697807155792089.post-39794197462836453432007-06-13T19:24:00.000-04:002007-06-13T19:24:00.000-04:00I'm with Tom on the letters thing - I find it hard...I'm with Tom on the letters thing - I find it hard to sort out who is who and what is what. Really breaks the flow of communication.<BR/><BR/>The coming out is cool. Kudos to you for your openness!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142887898949931447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369697807155792089.post-90665534353888464442007-06-11T18:32:00.000-04:002007-06-11T18:32:00.000-04:00Thanks to all for your comments.Tom, I do need to ...Thanks to all for your comments.<BR/><BR/>Tom, I do need to figure out how to explain complex relationship situations more clearly - in that instance all were opposite sex partners. <BR/><BR/>As for coming out as poly, well, the biggest reason to do it is the same reason gays are urged to do so - it has been statistically proven that people who know someone who is gay are significantly less likely to judge them negatively. OTOH, I agree that coming out is a very personal decision that should be left up to the individual to make according to their personal risks and comfort level. - AnitaAnita Wagner Illighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07083649751515838086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369697807155792089.post-89388766694991573592007-06-09T11:06:00.000-04:002007-06-09T11:06:00.000-04:00Poly also isn't for the dyslexic. Lost track of yo...Poly also isn't for the dyslexic. Lost track of your participants, their genders, etc. I realize in a perfect world, gender is irrelvent, but it can make a big difference if B is a heterosexual man or a bisexual woman.<BR/><BR/>Also, what is the rage to "come out" about polyamory? I don't tell my kids or my friends, and it's none of their business.Tom Painehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161506345580238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369697807155792089.post-36311793125376478822007-06-05T23:33:00.000-04:002007-06-05T23:33:00.000-04:00Being poly is never easy, but easier than lying an...Being poly is never easy, but easier than lying and cheating that supposedly monogamous people resort to. If you love somebody, that will cause pain, it's inevitable when their interests do not coincide with yours. Hopefully the balance is in your favor (more joy than pain) but life truly is painful. My wife had a lover who was just totally uncomfortable around me, so we rarely met purposefully. That endured until her realtionship with him ended... and I remained.<BR/><BR/>I love being poly but it ain't easy!<BR/><BR/>Good luck and thanks for the blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369697807155792089.post-18924691363167252132007-06-05T23:28:00.000-04:002007-06-05T23:28:00.000-04:00Very interesting Blog. I find that traveling in ma...Very interesting Blog. I find that traveling in many countries in Asia makes me think very differently. All the best, StevieStevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604227753940462698noreply@blogger.com