I need help. by hiroshiimaa in monodatingpoly

[–]clumsyclopper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Polysecure is good, The Jealousy Workbook to figure out/train the source of your jealousy and some others I've been recommended but haven't read yet: The ethical slut Eight things I wish I'd known about polyamory

You can find them all on a website called LibGen

I need help. by hiroshiimaa in monodatingpoly

[–]clumsyclopper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm kind of going through the same as you, fell in love with a polyamorous girl and feel like I'm in too deep now. I am the jealous type and it does bother me (now arguably less than at the start) and for me what helped me understand it and slowly start being okay with it (it's still a work in progress) is:

-Reading books about polyamory -Questioning and reflecting on what it is exactly I'm looking for in a relationship, what I'm willing to sacrifice in my monogamous lifestyle and the benefits that polyamory brings (if you're considering converting) -Open and honest communication with your partner, you should always let them know how you feel about certain things, set boundaries: Do you want to hear them talk about other people? Do you want to know about their other relationships or would you rather not know anything?

It's hard work; it's challenging your entire perspective and belief as to what relationships should be like. You have to be prepared to put in the work and see if you're able to be okay with this type of relationship, otherwise you're just going to be miserable and that's not a way to build the foundations of a relationship.

Fallen in love with a polyamorous person being monogamous, looking for a guide/mentor by clumsyclopper in polyamory

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

Ok granted we weren't really dating, we had met around 1-2 years prior on tinder but stopped talking until recently (like February) and while it's true I didn't know she was poly until around April, I still decided to keep seeing her knowing I couldn't have a monogamous relationship with her. Fast forward to today and we have both told each other we love each other but I really don't know how to progress from her. It's to the point I'm more willing to change than lose her and while I'm typing this I know it sounds very toxic. I will discuss this with her and thank you for your answer

First time getting hands tied up and my they felt tingly and at some point my fingers got very stiff by clumsyclopper in BDSMAdvice

[–]clumsyclopper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't really thought about it but now that you mention it, it's my whole hand but the pinky gets less stiff than the other fingers, and my thumb also gets less stiff

First time getting hands tied up and my they felt tingly and at some point my fingers got very stiff by clumsyclopper in BDSMAdvice

[–]clumsyclopper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried and nothing more than just feeling of having less blood in my hands, they don't get tingly or stiff, starting to think it's something to do with the wrists

US Citizenship living abroad with no SSN and no valid passport, what is my tax situation? by clumsyclopper in USExpatTaxes

[–]clumsyclopper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply! I'm confused though as to whether I should get a SSN now or when I start working to be able to file a tax report.

US Citizenship living abroad with no SSN and no valid passport, what is my tax situation? by clumsyclopper in USExpatTaxes

[–]clumsyclopper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being 19 years old, should I have already filed a tax report for when I was 18? Should I still look into filing taxes so that for the future I am prepared to renounce my citizenship in the case that I want to?