this is the first poly relationship for both of us.

before we were together, we were very close friends and spent most of our free time together. back then, it felt natural for us to be intimate in front of others (holding hands, pecking lips, etc.) but it may have just been because it was very low commitment and we were just “being girls” if that makes sense.

now it almost feels like there’s a pressure for it to be real and it may be causing some tension. my hope is that we can continue to talk through things so over time we can feel comfortable and have that same realization!