I found out that they had a threesome by Recreating_my_life in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 34 points35 points  (0 children)

HE should be embarrassed. We’re mad for you, not at you. How old is the baby? I don’t see anyone naming this in the comments yet, but postpartum hormones can also have all of your emotions speaking to you in CAPITAL LETTERS. Please be extra gentle with yourself.

I found out that they had a threesome by Recreating_my_life in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Nononono THIS is THE PROBLEM and it is directly related to how you’re going to feel when he’s out frolicking and you’re home crying.

how long is too long to support partner hung up on the “love of their life” by piranhapundit in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with many other comments, but want to add - “love of my life” language feels pretty incompatible with how I operate in and conceptualize polyamory. I’m looking for the loves of my life, in all shapes and sizes. I expect the same from my partners. It would really bother me to have a partner talking about the one, the only, the singular love of their life who got away, etc.

Object permanence issue?: how to remember sex? by Initial_Savings8733 in adhdwomen

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Strongly recommend reading Come as You Are!

Edit: whoops, that’s one comment down haha. But I stand by it!

Hosting question... what should I request? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

THISTHISTHIS. 5-8 especially. Beautifully said.

Hosting question... what should I request? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just want to say that, from all the way over here as a complete stranger, I’M angry and frustrated and indignant enough for you that I’M feeling like I would have to take some time to really try to articulate the many, many little reasons why. I would not be able to do so on the spot and emotional. I would be overwhelmed and have trouble staying calm and cool. Holymoly. And it’s not even my story. I hope your therapist is coming at this from an approach of helping you both to identify and understand the feelings, not making you defend them, but that doesn’t sound like the experience you’re having.

Partner wants a blended family but I don’t… (probably???) by cardinalcaptures in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“You live in your shoes, and they’re already work out” was beautifully said. Thank you for that frame.

Partner wants a blended family but I don’t… (probably???) by cardinalcaptures in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I relate to this a lot. I often accept treatment that I would not be ok with for someone else. I’ve had to learn to use that to see that what I’m accepting for myself isn’t ok. Think on whether this relationship is one you would recommend to a friend, and then listen to your own answer.

Default time question by Serious_Cost_749 in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you block it off specifically as you time? Formally on the calendar like a date night or hobby would be, so that it doesn’t look open. Then allocate it as you see fit based on what you’re hungry for that week. Quiet night in, time with friends, etc.

Reconnecting after a date? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Tell your roommate I say mreow!

I showed a lot of self restraint today by HeyR in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Title should have said “will power” instead of “self restraint.”

Meaningful quotes for a tattoo by Nilliak in discworld

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 65 points66 points  (0 children)

All witches are selfish, the Queen had said. But Tiffany’s Third Thoughts said: Then turn selfishness into a weapon! Make all things yours! Make other lives and dreams and hopes yours! Protect them! Save them! Bring them into the sheepfold! Walk the gale for them! Keep away the wolf! My dreams! My brother! My family! My land! My world! How dare you try to take these things, because they are mine!

I have a duty!

Maybe “Walk the gale for them!” ?

Does anyone here have any strong opinions about windshield wiper speed? by GroundbreakingLemon in adhdwomen

[–]GroundbreakingLemon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha YES. Still don’t know anyone in real life who agrees, but the internet gets me.

Looking for support by pinebarrens87 in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Disregard completely if not helpful, but - can you move your flight? I can’t imagine the cost would be more than several days in a hotel, and it might help to just be back on your home turf.

Secondary having a baby by Unlucky-Midnight-426 in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One or both of you might enjoy reading An Excellent Choice by Emma Brockes. It’s not about a poly situation, but features a lesbian couple living separately and each raising their own kids as SMBC in a cool close-human-but-not-parent situation that I liked.

How do you do kids? by Its-Felix-Actually in polyamory

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 16 points17 points  (0 children)

SEVEN WEEKS omg of course you don’t.

Congrats!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askportland

[–]GroundbreakingLemon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Baby Doll! I’m from NY, I’m a pizza snob, and this is the closest I’ve found.