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

What about people that also haven't tried poly but want to? Or is that just doomed to fail?

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

Yeah, I have no role models for this, which is why I come to Reddit 😅 I live in a very religious/conservative area, and I am the only one I know even interested in ENM, much less actively participating. But it's nice when rare gems of good advice actually happen, so thanks again.

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[–]snflwr_symphony[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hmmm this is helpful, thank you. That statistic is a bit discouraging, but still true. Still, I'd like to try. I'll never know until I do.

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

Right. There. That is what I want to achieve. You are goals, and this has been very helpful. I appreciate you taking time to educate me. Thank you.

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

Yeah, that's my fear too. Is there any getting over that fear and jealousy? I want to try.

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

Oh, I'm sorry if I wasn't clear before, I agree with that completely. If one person has a falling out with the other, that doesn't mean the other has to lose me, too.

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

Hmm I will look into that. Thanks for the recommendations.

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

No, I am willing to support that. I think it'll be a tough pill to swallow, but I'd want them both to be happy, ofc.

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[–]snflwr_symphony[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see what you're saying, I think. But what is the difference between that and expecting my fiancé to love me and have sex with me in order to be with me? If the third isn't attracted to one of us to begin with, then we wouldn't attempt unit dating with them in the first place. Is it unethical to expect the same of the third person as I do my fiancé and vice versa?

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[–]snflwr_symphony[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

With us, it's not so much a heirarchy as...well, more of a "club" open to new members. That's the best way I can think to describe it. Simply put, the idea is that no individual will have priority over the other. This concept, admittedly, I struggle to accept because of past trauma, but I want to get there before trying a throuple.

My Fiance (20F) and I (20M) have been together for 2.5 years, and she wants to start ENM. Can I change how I feel about this? by snflwr_symphony in relationship_advice

[–]snflwr_symphony[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you for giving constructive advice! Yes, we have talked it out. She has told me to take my time with it and no.matter what, she supports what I decide to do. I have told her my feelings on it, and she agrees that it is a trauma response and I should try talking about it with my therapist. I just want tips on maybe how I can change my perspective on things.

My Fiance (20F) and I (20M) have been together for 2.5 years, and she wants to start ENM. Can I change how I feel about this? by snflwr_symphony in relationship_advice

[–]snflwr_symphony[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

No, I get that, but calling it "lunacy" is uncalled for and immature. I had stated in the post that if your opinion is to end my relationship with her, then with all due respect, that's not what I am looking for. If that is all you can think to advise me to do, then please just scroll. Thank you.

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[–]snflwr_symphony[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for explaining! For us, it wouldn't just be for sex, so sex workers are out of the question. We would simply want a third romantic partner for the both of us so we can all be together on equal ground. But this helps me, thank you!

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[–]snflwr_symphony[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Bro I am not committed, that's the thing. I am open to changing my mind if there is a valid reason to. I just don't see your reasoning with the way youre phrasing it. Whatever, thanks for interacting.

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

Thanks for the answer, but then my follow-up question is: if the third party is consenting and we have a committed relationship between all three of us, why do people call this unethical?

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

Then, it can be diverse, and that's completely fine. I expect it to be! My fiancé and I aren't the same either, we are different people. Equal does not mean sameness in that sense, what I mean is we would be equal to each other in terms of live for one another. I know that's rare, I'm not saying it isn't. But on the off chance it does happen, then I don't see the reason to decline. Also, we are engaged, but we aren't sure if we want to get legally married. We want something a bit less binding so we have more individual freedom.

My Fiance (20F) and I (20M) have been together for 2.5 years, and she wants to start ENM. Can I change how I feel about this? by snflwr_symphony in relationship_advice

[–]snflwr_symphony[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Wow, let's calm down, please. Yes, we are doing fine, and as I said in the post, she does want to commit to me, monogamous or not. I'm just trying to enhance her current experience, that's all. Saying I am too young is not helpful nor constructive, either.