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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends

Why?

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By *nya NeesWoman
9 weeks ago

Brum

That's a lot of long words

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

Because they want to.

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
9 weeks ago

The Continental

Because they wanted oak.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"That's a lot of long words "
polymonoganonmonogamous

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"Because they wanted oak. "

That’s why I do it yes

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By *nya NeesWoman
9 weeks ago

Brum


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous"

Like a slug?

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?"

Or a slut?

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By *nya NeesWoman
9 weeks ago

Brum


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut? "

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut?

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells "

I hate snails. So boring

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
9 weeks ago

The Continental

Sometimes, even believers in monogamy wanna use/get a bit more wood

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By *nya NeesWoman
9 weeks ago

Brum


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut?

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells

I hate snails. So boring"

Seriously boring. If I wasn't vegetarian I still wouldn't eat them.

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut?

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells

I hate snails. So boring"

You must surely be a snail then.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut?

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells

I hate snails. So boring

You must surely be a snail then. "

Oooooooooo 💅🏾

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"Sometimes, even believers in monogamy wanna use/get a bit more wood"

I’m adding it to my heartbreak recipe

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut?

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells

I hate snails. So boring

Seriously boring. If I wasn't vegetarian I still wouldn't eat them."

Ew no. CAN YOU IMAGINE

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By *nya NeesWoman
9 weeks ago

Brum


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut?

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells

I hate snails. So boring

Seriously boring. If I wasn't vegetarian I still wouldn't eat them.

Ew no. CAN YOU IMAGINE"

🤢🤢🤢

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By *illy IdolMan
9 weeks ago

Midlands

Because there's always someone else willing to go shopping with them

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By *rixie_BlondeWoman
9 weeks ago

London (She/Her)

I feel there’s an anecdote behind this, OP🥤🍿

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"I feel there’s an anecdote behind this, OP🥤🍿"

It ended in tears. And I I found a letter from her. And I was sad.

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By *rixie_BlondeWoman
9 weeks ago

London (She/Her)


"I feel there’s an anecdote behind this, OP🥤🍿

It ended in tears. And I I found a letter from her. And I was sad. "

I’m sorry, come for hugs x

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"I feel there’s an anecdote behind this, OP🥤🍿

It ended in tears. And I I found a letter from her. And I was sad.

I’m sorry, come for hugs x"

From your boobs.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
9 weeks ago

Central

Is this when they know that their partner won't be monogamous? Or just have trust in them, to be monogamous?

I think a lot of people trust in partners being faithful, unless it's been discussed otherwise

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
9 weeks ago

Carlisle usually

Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜

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By *ea monkeyMan
9 weeks ago

Manchester (he/him)


"Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜"

*sigh*

I feel like we all need a hug

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
9 weeks ago

North West


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut?

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells

I hate snails. So boring

Seriously boring. If I wasn't vegetarian I still wouldn't eat them.

Ew no. CAN YOU IMAGINE"

We tried eating snails once. Would. Not. Recommend.

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By *rixie_BlondeWoman
9 weeks ago

London (She/Her)


"I feel there’s an anecdote behind this, OP🥤🍿

It ended in tears. And I I found a letter from her. And I was sad.

I’m sorry, come for hugs x

From your boobs. "

My boobs don’t have arms ☹️

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By *riel13Woman
9 weeks ago

Northampton


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut?

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells

I hate snails. So boring"

You need to watch a documentary about snails!!!

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By *ittlebirdWoman
9 weeks ago

The Big Smoke


"I feel there’s an anecdote behind this, OP🥤🍿

It ended in tears. And I I found a letter from her. And I was sad. "

Sending big kissy hugs 😘😘

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By *ulieScrumptiousWoman
9 weeks ago

North West


"I feel there’s an anecdote behind this, OP🥤🍿

It ended in tears. And I I found a letter from her. And I was sad. "

😢

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By *ulieScrumptiousWoman
9 weeks ago

North West


"Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜"

😢

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By *ulieScrumptiousWoman
9 weeks ago

North West

I don't think I could be monogamous ever again.

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By *weetiepie99Woman
9 weeks ago

cardiff

Why do the non monogamous people get involved with the monogamous? It takes two

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
9 weeks ago

Carlisle usually


"Why do the non monogamous people get involved with the monogamous? It takes two"

Usually because there's an agreement to explore if it can work for them and to speak up if they find out it definitely isn't for them.

I'm lucky. One of the first people I ever adored turned out to be poly and we still see each other two decades on. My other partner was happily poly before me. And the other we just celebrated a year since agreeing to see how things go since he hadn't done this before and so far things are looking good.

But I've had my share of "yeah I'm absolutely up for trying this relationship style" and then getting sacked off when they find a 'proper' girlfriend over the years 💜

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By *esparate danMan
9 weeks ago

glasgow

Perhaps there are not enough true poly people to meet the demand

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By *weetiepie99Woman
9 weeks ago

cardiff


"Why do the non monogamous people get involved with the monogamous? It takes two

Usually because there's an agreement to explore if it can work for them and to speak up if they find out it definitely isn't for them.

I'm lucky. One of the first people I ever adored turned out to be poly and we still see each other two decades on. My other partner was happily poly before me. And the other we just celebrated a year since agreeing to see how things go since he hadn't done this before and so far things are looking good.

But I've had my share of "yeah I'm absolutely up for trying this relationship style" and then getting sacked off when they find a 'proper' girlfriend over the years 💜"

Yea I get that. But saying monogamous people are just sort of 'using' non monogamous people until they find their person, is quite a broad, sweeping statement

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
9 weeks ago

Swansea

Maybe emotions.

Mrs

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
9 weeks ago

Carlisle usually


"Yea I get that. But saying monogamous people are just sort of 'using' non monogamous people until they find their person, is quite a broad, sweeping statement"

Yes. It is 💜

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By *weetiepie99Woman
9 weeks ago

cardiff


"Yea I get that. But saying monogamous people are just sort of 'using' non monogamous people until they find their person, is quite a broad, sweeping statement

Yes. It is 💜"

And not always accurate

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By *EAT..85Woman
9 weeks ago

Nottingham


"Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜"

Yup. I've been put through this

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
9 weeks ago

Newcastle

I think sometimes people believe they can be non monogamous as they like the idea of it but when it comes to the reality of it, they realise it’s not for them.

Kx

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By *inger_SnapWoman
9 weeks ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Because they think they can change them and be the only one

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By *sWyldWoman
9 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I like people, not labels?

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By *illy IdolMan
9 weeks ago

Midlands


"I like people, not labels? "

I like this answer

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By *riar BelisseWoman
9 weeks ago

Delightful Bliss


"I think sometimes people believe they can be non monogamous as they like the idea of it but when it comes to the reality of it, they realise it’s not for them.

Kx "

This

Coupled with them not fully understanding the dynamics. Or how much emotions and feelings are involved with poly.

The main question I get asked about, is my compersion. Not being able to understand how I don't ever feel jealousy, is often a topic wanted for debate.

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By *ansoffateMan
9 weeks ago

Sagittarius A

Two people really like each other and want a relationship?

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By *onderWomanWlvWoman
9 weeks ago

Wolverhampton


"

It ended in tears. And I I found a letter from her. And I was sad. "

We're in sync. Sounds like a similar situation to me, except I got a text message last week, not a letter. Sigh.

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By *mf123Man
9 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

Monogamous du du d du do monogamous du d d du

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By *tealthbomber2024Man
9 weeks ago

southend-on-sea

ah, human beings, so......human, varied, sexy, cute, weird, o.O that's a compliment.

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
9 weeks ago

Carlisle usually


"Yea I get that. But saying monogamous people are just sort of 'using' non monogamous people until they find their person, is quite a broad, sweeping statement

Yes. It is 💜

And not always accurate "

Hence the usually I find rather than just saying all monogamous people are assholes.

Some incompatibilities are insurmountable. As a general rule in that situation someone is going to get hurt. Both sides should be doing due diligence and communicating properly throughout.

Absolutely many poly people are assholes too 💜

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

Just because people swap partners doesn't mean they engage in active relationships. Even if they see the same people it is often infrequent and once or twice a year. That's not even close to a relationship.

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By *rHotNottsMan
9 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜"

Yes, has a few of those.

And maybe they think you are there person and you’re gonna magically change when you realise how great they are……

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By *ellinever70Woman
9 weeks ago

Ayrshire


"Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜"

Or maybe they don't like feeling they've been ditched if a poly partner prioritises someone over them.

I can see how they might feel like they are being treated as though they don't deserve another thought

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By *nya NeesWoman
9 weeks ago

Brum


"Monogamous du du d du do monogamous du d d du"

And this will be in my head all day...what a muppet 😂

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜

Or maybe they don't like feeling they've been ditched if a poly partner prioritises someone over them.

I can see how they might feel like they are being treated as though they don't deserve another thought "

Tell me you don’t understand poly without telling me you don’t understand poly

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"

It ended in tears. And I I found a letter from her. And I was sad.

We're in sync. Sounds like a similar situation to me, except I got a text message last week, not a letter. Sigh. "

❤️

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"Because they think they can change them and be the only one"

Cowboys and cowgirls.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"That's a lot of long words polymonoganonmonogamous

Like a slug?

Or a slut?

Definitely not a snail, they are not poly but they do share their shells

I hate snails. So boring

You need to watch a documentary about snails!!! "

With you

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜"

I see you

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By *ellhungvweMan
9 weeks ago

Cheltenham

Isn’t it the same question as why do non monogamous people get involved with monogamous people?

Same question - different emphasis.

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By *weetiepie99Woman
9 weeks ago

cardiff


"Isn’t it the same question as why do non monogamous people get involved with monogamous people?

Same question - different emphasis."

I already said this, halfway up the thread

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By *ellhungvweMan
9 weeks ago

Cheltenham


"Isn’t it the same question as why do non monogamous people get involved with monogamous people?

Same question - different emphasis.

I already said this, halfway up the thread "

I zone out if the thread gets too long.

What was the answer?

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By *ellinever70Woman
9 weeks ago

Ayrshire


"Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜

Or maybe they don't like feeling they've been ditched if a poly partner prioritises someone over them.

I can see how they might feel like they are being treated as though they don't deserve another thought

Tell me you don’t understand poly without telling me you don’t understand poly"

It's true I don't

But I understand people and their capacity

You can't please all of the people all of the time

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlong OP   Man
9 weeks ago

Ends


"Usually I find it's because they want a casual non committal relationship they can ditch as soon as they find their actual person. Us poly weirdos don't deserve a second thought when that happens 💜

Or maybe they don't like feeling they've been ditched if a poly partner prioritises someone over them.

I can see how they might feel like they are being treated as though they don't deserve another thought

Tell me you don’t understand poly without telling me you don’t understand poly

It's true I don't

But I understand people and their capacity

You can't please all of the people all of the time "

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By *weetiepie99Woman
9 weeks ago

cardiff


"Isn’t it the same question as why do non monogamous people get involved with monogamous people?

Same question - different emphasis.

I already said this, halfway up the thread

I zone out if the thread gets too long.

What was the answer?"

I don't think there was a definitive one. Everyone has differing opinions, obviously

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By *ansoffateMan
9 weeks ago

Sagittarius A


"Yea I get that. But saying monogamous people are just sort of 'using' non monogamous people until they find their person, is quite a broad, sweeping statement

Yes. It is 💜

And not always accurate

Hence the usually I find rather than just saying all monogamous people are assholes.

Some incompatibilities are insurmountable. As a general rule in that situation someone is going to get hurt. Both sides should be doing due diligence and communicating properly throughout.

Absolutely many poly people are assholes too 💜"

I found that very wise and insightful. Whilst I appreciate this particular difference is a considerable challenge - If may be so bold as to present a query, based on my own experience. Do you think it plausible that the determining factor, in relation to someone getting hurt, could be more attributable to the quality of communication you mention?

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By *ad NannaWoman
9 weeks ago

East London

Because I'm not in a relationship, so I'm free to see who I want, regardless of their relationship preferences.

When I commit, I prefer it to be with one person.

I don't care if others can commit to more than one person.

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By *ad NannaWoman
9 weeks ago

East London


"Why do the non monogamous people get involved with the monogamous? It takes two

Usually because there's an agreement to explore if it can work for them and to speak up if they find out it definitely isn't for them.

I'm lucky. One of the first people I ever adored turned out to be poly and we still see each other two decades on. My other partner was happily poly before me. And the other we just celebrated a year since agreeing to see how things go since he hadn't done this before and so far things are looking good.

But I've had my share of "yeah I'm absolutely up for trying this relationship style" and then getting sacked off when they find a 'proper' girlfriend over the years 💜

Yea I get that. But saying monogamous people are just sort of 'using' non monogamous people until they find their person, is quite a broad, sweeping statement"

Aren't we all using everyone for our own satisfaction? Some people like to use more than one person at a time.

I have/have had multiple buddies at the same time. I lost some to committed relationship, which I'm fine with. I found new ones.

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
9 weeks ago

Carlisle usually


"I found that very wise and insightful. Whilst I appreciate this particular difference is a considerable challenge - If may be so bold as to present a query, based on my own experience. Do you think it plausible that the determining factor, in relation to someone getting hurt, could be more attributable to the quality of communication you mention?"

Oh it absolutely is.

It's not about which person drops the ball on the open communication and expressing what needs to be expressed.

As a practicing poly person I consider that communication to be absolutely core to any successful relationship. Poly absolutely requires that level of openness, and if someone doesnt practice that then I don't consider them poly, or at least not the kind of poly I need. While a lot of (not all) monogamous relationships seem to trudge along with a thousand secrets and quiet resentments that could easily be resolved if people just spoke about them.

I answered the original question based on the way it was phrased. I have absolutely no problem with monogamous relationships between monogamous people as a concept. And I've attempted to bring monogamous by default people into my way of life to varying degrees of success 💜

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By *inceIlkestonMan
9 weeks ago

Ilkeston


"Why? "

Why not, don't judge other people's reasons as you never know the full story.

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By *ansoffateMan
9 weeks ago

Sagittarius A


"I found that very wise and insightful. Whilst I appreciate this particular difference is a considerable challenge - If may be so bold as to present a query, based on my own experience. Do you think it plausible that the determining factor, in relation to someone getting hurt, could be more attributable to the quality of communication you mention?

Oh it absolutely is.

It's not about which person drops the ball on the open communication and expressing what needs to be expressed.

As a practicing poly person I consider that communication to be absolutely core to any successful relationship. Poly absolutely requires that level of openness, and if someone doesnt practice that then I don't consider them poly, or at least not the kind of poly I need. While a lot of (not all) monogamous relationships seem to trudge along with a thousand secrets and quiet resentments that could easily be resolved if people just spoke about them.

I answered the original question based on the way it was phrased. I have absolutely no problem with monogamous relationships between monogamous people as a concept. And I've attempted to bring monogamous by default people into my way of life to varying degrees of success 💜"

I didn't doubt your integrity at all. My query was motivated by an intuition that you could articulate it better than I.

It would appear my intuition served me well. 'Quiet resentments' - perfectly phrased, thank you. 💜

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