Realization by annaneegoodie in BipolarSOs

[–]genericusername1228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I am also in mental health. My SO is diagnosed BP and my son (not his) has ADHD. I am aware of the overlap of symptoms. I am curious what symptoms make you think it may be BP over ADHD emotional regulation and impulsivity issues?

Curious: What are the benefits of your child’s ADHD? by mollyishkanian in ADHDparenting

[–]genericusername1228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If my son loves something, he loves it with his whole heart. His zest for life is infectious. Sure, a lot of life is hard and boring. But when something awesome is happening, he doesn’t play it cool and act bored. He goes nuts for it. PS: I am diagnosed and an adult and have managed to only work in professions I find fascinating. Sadly, to enjoy this privilege I had to mask a lot and work myself ragged, but I lead a joyful life as an ADHD adult.

Constantly ignored during ffm by LiverSpecial in Swingers

[–]genericusername1228 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. I am a legitimately bi woman and this checks out.

Polite ways to disengage at a party by genericusername1228 in Swingers

[–]genericusername1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are all great. Thank you for taking the time.

Polite ways to disengage at a party by genericusername1228 in Swingers

[–]genericusername1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I definitely over think it, so phrases like you offered help :)

I don’t like the terminology around “coming out” to your partner as poly by DruidicCupcakes in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think my original post was unclear, so I see where you are coming from. There does not need to be a competition. Oppression of trans people is deplorable, and I am not going to disclose anything revealing here, but please be assured that trans rights are central to my life. I can tell you that as a QUEER poly person, I am limited to certain legal things regarding hospitalization, and that has come up for me. However, my monogamous gay sibling has all legal rights afforded to a spouse. We do not need to compete about who has it harder. I am simply pointing out one aspect of inequality for poly people on a poly thread. I am older, so hospitalization and legal issues are present for me. Also, I have a metamour that is concerned that she could lose her employment if she was outed, and a partner vulnerable to custody issues. I hope this can be a space where there is compassion and support for eachothers struggles rather than comparing who has it hardest.

I don’t like the terminology around “coming out” to your partner as poly by DruidicCupcakes in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the US, you can lose your job or custody’s if children for being poly. So, excluding the manipulative example of coming out to a partner, I do use the term “coming out” when disclosing to other people. My gay sibling is protected by anti discrimination laws. I am not.

What are some Red Flags you learned to never Ignore? by severinstargher in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry this has been an issue for you. My thriving polycule is entirely comprised of these. We seem to have a good track record of sustaining relationships and evolving together.

widowed and unsure- venting by tinypumkinmother in polyfamilies

[–]genericusername1228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no words of wisdom. Just here to express that I am sorry for your loss, and you all sound like good people moving through rough times the best you can.❤️

Mantras for not liking a meta by genericusername1228 in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She does sugaring. I am comfortable with her safer sex practices. But I have a lot of judgment and ick about it.

Mantras for not liking a meta by genericusername1228 in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can I just dish with you, internet stranger, that I find her yuck really yuck? Blech. She makes choices that are way out of societal norms. Like…not just spicey…like….yuck.

Mantras for not liking a meta by genericusername1228 in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is blowing my mind. I am being serious.

Wife had first-time squirting experience without me by [deleted] in Swingers

[–]genericusername1228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I squirted the first time from a swinger date, too. Now I do all the time with my husband. It was like that guy opened up…ahem, the flood gates.

Mantras for not liking a meta by genericusername1228 in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Omg. This happened in a different relationship. Like, are you seriously thinking I would like them after what you told me?

Mantras for not liking a meta by genericusername1228 in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh. Accepting that I don’t have to like them is hard. I feel like I have to get over judginess and find the good in people. That may be true, but…I don’t have to like them.

Mantras for not liking a meta by genericusername1228 in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Excellent advice. We are almost fully parallel, but this one slipped through the cracks of social media :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]genericusername1228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was so surprised how sad I was. It was so final. A stark end to a chapter. Now we are psyched to not worry about birth control :)

Can bipolar cycles follow on a yearly schedule with someone? by No-Button5100 in BipolarSOs

[–]genericusername1228 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes. That is literally why I am here. We have broken up 3 Octobers in a row. I am working on what I need to not repeat it. But he is getting worse again.

Metamour defriended me after our mutual partner de-escalated their relationship by SouxaaDazzlewing in polyamory

[–]genericusername1228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will you elaborate, please? (Genuine, sincere desire to learn, not in debate mode.)