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Male Nourishment: What Men are Really Looking For in Relationships
Disclaimer: If it feels I’m beating a dead horse, I’m sorry but not sorry, since this is my preferred perspective to see relationships, through female and male behavior. At the same time, my focus on each of these takes...
There’s NO Compatibility in Relationships: Understanding Female and Male Behavior
So I’ve been meaning to write at least three different takes about relationships, and I have attempted to condense them in one or just two different ones, making it part 1 and part 2. But first of all, I’m not...
Ladies, do you have/would you want a "monogamish" marriage? How is it? What's the best way to start?
Not looking to hear judgment or honestly from anyone who isn't practicing or interested in a not strictly monogamous marriage. However, if you are in a hotwife/cuckold relationship, if you swing, if you're in an open...
A Polyamorous Person Offers Controversial Answers to Your Questions
This piece is entirely based on my own experience and views. To some, it may be controversial. If you disagree with any part of this, please express yourself respectfully. Anyone commenting in a disrespectful manner will...
What is the longest separation you have had from your SO while in a monogamous/exclusive relationship?
Two days ago, my girlfriend started a 26 day vacation with a friend. My girlfriend is retired and has the time for vacations; I am self-employed and can't leave my practice for that length of time. I am a bit bummed about...
Thoughts on poly?
Im in a pretty open minded social environment, with (relatively) lots of openly bi/gay people, open relationships and a D/s couple or two. Now I know this cute couple, they're friends of mine and the guy said he's poly...
How should I tell my girlfriend that I would like to make our relationship open?
I've been with this girl for 3 years in a monogamous relationship; however, I'm starting to think that a monogamous relationship is not for me. I like other girls, and I feel like I really want to try new ones. On the...
Could my boyfriend possibly be thinking of cheating on me?
My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost 5 months now. We're seriously committed though, and both of us are in love. Let me first point out I get upset easily when it comes to people I care about. So, when my...
How can I control my feelings and stop my feelings for this girl?
I'm 24. I was in a 4 year relationship with a girl I loved and that ended 2 years ago. I'm a monogamous romantic guy, my type is a girl whos innoncent, monogamous, quiet shy, cute nice girls. These past years I have went...
I like a girl I only met once and she's not even my type?
I'm 24 and in my college I was part of a charity event and I was paired up with this girl to plan out stuff for the event. So on a Saturday I invited her to my apartment. We ended up spending the whole day together, we...
How is an open relationship successful in the long run?
Read carefully and try to answer my questions if you can. Thank you. =) I won't fight with you on how you do things. I'm genuinely curious. Maybe it's hard for me to understand because of how I feel about sex and...
Is It bad to not want a monogamous relationship?
I know I'm young but lately I've been leaning towards the standpoint that monogamy isn't for me. It might be because i'm young or I'v dating the wrong the people or what ever , but I don't feel like I can be monogomous...
Hold on tight or let go?
I've been in a monogamous relationship with my boyfriend for 2 1/2 years. Its undoubtedly has been plagued with issues and difficult situations. We both have sacrificed and suffered loss of some sort. I feel that my...
Anyone here successfully managed to make an open relationship work?
I am curious to hear for anyone who has managed to make an open relationship work. What rules do you have, and how did you bring up the fact with your partner that you couldn't be monogamous?
Can't get over being cheated on?
My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years now, and I love him a lot I am just so afraid things aren't going to end up how we want. We've broken up twice, both times were my choice and for reasons I ended up...
Ten bisexuality myths that need to die
1. Bisexuals can’t be monogamous I have yet to have someone properly explain to me why this is supposedly the case. As far as I understand it, the logic is that bisexuals are attracted to both men and women, ergo they...
Interview with Relationships Expert: Lisa Brookes Kift
Lisa Brookes Kift is a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in private practice who works with individuals and couples in Marin County, California. She is the creator of https://LoveAndLifeToolbox.com with articles and...
Polygyny, Polygamy, and Polyamory: Know the difference!
Polygamy is "more than one spouse". It means that you are married to more than one person. Polygyny is one man , taking multiple wives . Each of those wives is only with him , they are not with each other , and he...
Tips/Advice on Casual Dating for a Serial Monogamist?
I'm the type to jump too quickly into relationships, to get too attached, to get my emotions hurt. I got out of a 3 year relationship a few months back and have been talking to several women on online dating sites....
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Two days ago, my girlfriend started a 26 day vacation with a friend. My girlfriend is retired and has the time for vacations; I am self-employed and can't leave my practice for that length of time. I am a bit bummed about being away from her for that long but I know the time will pass and when she returns, she will probably miss me horribly. We have been together for 2-3 days every weekend for the past 8 months so this is a new experience for us. I packed a Mother's Day card in her suitcase that she will open tomorrow with a surprise letter expressing my affections.