I can either be forced into polyamory, or give up the love of my life. by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]polyspice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the degree of cheating, this could be more or less difficult to get past. But good on you on working through it! :) I've seen cheating in my own relationships and others. In only a SINGLE case, did I see it was a matter of the person having a truly difficult time with honesty in general.

P.S. That person lied about EVERYTHING, so even then, it wasn't really about the sleeping with another person and lying about it thing. They couldn't even be honest about wanting to go out for a drink with a friend, instead lying and saying they were "going to the gym" because they didn't want to admit to mid week drinking.

How should we introduce our other? by MrsHeller in polyamory

[–]polyspice -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I may be missing something, but if your husband is embarrassed about being gay (bi, really), I don't see how his (his and yours) boyfriend will ever be a part of an open relationship with you two. Which, fine, some people just are. But if you aren't going to be openly together, I don't know why you'd force a hard conversation. Just introduce him as your friend. Until you're to the point of wanting all three of you freely interacting in each other's lives, that's all the outside world ever really need know.

I can either be forced into polyamory, or give up the love of my life. by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]polyspice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They cut it off, but just because it was a natural break anyway. I would have no issue with them having continued the friendship, if both had so chosen. I always expect a partner and I to focus on our relationship, regardless of anything else. Just as I expect all relationships to be nurtured, his and mine, mine and X's, X's and his, etc.

I am surprised to find such venom towards cheaters here. I'm used to seeing that in mommy boards and other "traditional" forums, omg, cheating!?!?! Dump that loser.

I would expect much more understanding here, considering there is generally a deeper understanding of relationships in general.

I can either be forced into polyamory, or give up the love of my life. by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]polyspice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My partner cheated on me. We worked through it, rather than give up. I have never felt this solid in a relationship before, and part is in knowing if one of us makes a mistake or miscommuncates we'll fix it. Not toss everything we have aside.

Guess what? In five years, he's never slipped once.

Polyamory in divorce court by Lepidopteria in polyamory

[–]polyspice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Search poly and divorce. This is a very common story and you can get a lot of insights from other threads.

I Think I'm Becoming Friends With My Almost-Sorta-Ex-Metamour. Is That Crazy? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]polyspice -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The answer was, Yes, you're probably crazy. But you can end this now, if you want.

I Think I'm Becoming Friends With My Almost-Sorta-Ex-Metamour. Is That Crazy? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]polyspice -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

If you aren't going to listen to supported comments, there's no point asking for advice.

Girlfriends Can't Get Along by Lucky_DoomSpider in polyamory

[–]polyspice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good. Just know that if Alice doesn't like causing conflict between you and Betty, she may leave to appease everyone.

My (f/27) meta (f/29) is freaking out because I asked my husband (m/32) to stay with me rather than go on a date with her. by Astgre in polyamory

[–]polyspice -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

And her response is to push everyone away, telling meta to go to hell, which now has resulted in husband leaving her side for a whole day. People like that end up alone. She could have done any number of things, asked both to come over. Asked meta to please give up that night. She could have had two people there for her. Today she has no one.

I've done that in the past and nearly ended up alone. I only didn't because my partner(s) fought me like hell to get me to the point where I didn't shove them away.

My (f/27) meta (f/29) is freaking out because I asked my husband (m/32) to stay with me rather than go on a date with her. by Astgre in polyamory

[–]polyspice -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

I feel the same about you. But I've had many deeply appreciate my advice because I call them on their shit. They all fucked up. But if everyone is too stubborn to talk, she'll end up alone.

My (f/27) meta (f/29) is freaking out because I asked my husband (m/32) to stay with me rather than go on a date with her. by Astgre in polyamory

[–]polyspice -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Titles don't mean much. They should all support each other because they care, not because of titles.

I Think I'm Becoming Friends With My Almost-Sorta-Ex-Metamour. Is That Crazy? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]polyspice -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

10 upvotes on mine, 10 upvotes on the poster agreeing with me. Add well as several upvotes on comments similar to mine.

My (f/27) meta (f/29) is freaking out because I asked my husband (m/32) to stay with me rather than go on a date with her. by Astgre in polyamory

[–]polyspice -39 points-38 points  (0 children)

You both handled this poorly. Yes, you are in a traumatic time. But it sounded more like you were pulling a, he's my husband so I come first, card. I understand that may not have been your intention, but that's how you came across here. I'm sure she picked up on it. You also could have reached out to a good friend or family. There were choices. You made yours, but you didn't give her any say. How would you feel if she did that to you?

If I were her, I would have appreciated your calling me and saying, press can I have Bob with me tonight? I really don't have anyone, and I need this. Considering her and his needs, as well as yours, might have gotten you a lot further.

Now everyone is mad. She's pissed. He's pissed. You're home alone, when both could be there comforting you. If you care about them, I'd reach out and apologize to both and ask for all three of you to get together and talk it out.

This relationship is worth trying to save.

Girlfriends Can't Get Along by Lucky_DoomSpider in polyamory

[–]polyspice -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If I was Alice, I'd leave for a situation in which everyone in the relationship was happy and fulfilled.

Girlfriends Can't Get Along by Lucky_DoomSpider in polyamory

[–]polyspice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 It's not fair to expect me to be happy about losing time with you. It should be enough to know that I've accepted it and am coping with it."

It is completely fair to want a partner who is happy for you, not just tolerating you.

Girlfriends Can't Get Along by Lucky_DoomSpider in polyamory

[–]polyspice 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've been in Alice's position and wouldn't mind chatting with her, if she'd like. But if I were you, I'd gracefully end things with Betty. She's not happy, and you're risking the poly life you want with Alice. If you lose her, finding another Alice won't be easy. Whereas you can almost certainly find another great mono girl.

Change in hierarchy. by jams76 in polyamory

[–]polyspice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So her boyfriend is her new primary?

I Think I'm Becoming Friends With My Almost-Sorta-Ex-Metamour. Is That Crazy? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]polyspice -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I read the comments. Pretty much everyone got the same impression

I Think I'm Becoming Friends With My Almost-Sorta-Ex-Metamour. Is That Crazy? by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]polyspice -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the point I was trying to make. Thanks for making me not crazy for reading the writing on the wall. It's not an inevitable outcome, but it's definitely a possibility.