Category Archives: Context from my life
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Breakups and transitions suck, but they’re really helpful
11December 11, 2013 by aggiesez
The upside of breakups/transitions, I’ve learned, is that they build my relationship & solo skills.
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Concern trolling and solo polyamory: No, really, this IS good for me!
19September 23, 2013 by aggiesez
“Come on, are you really saying that you wouldn’t want a primary partner if the right person came along? That …
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5 ways to get enough touch, without all the pressure
27September 2, 2013 by aggiesez
People are really touchy. That is, most people desire or require touch and affection on a regular basis — nonsexual …
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The good that can come from bad breakups: stories
11August 11, 2013 by aggiesez
This week marks one year since I began writing this blog, SoloPoly.net. So much has happened since then — most …
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How I learned to stop worrying and love dating and FWB
10July 31, 2013 by aggiesez
Labels are tricky things when it comes to describing how you connect intimately with other people — often because the …
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What are your core relationship values?
4July 15, 2013 by aggiesez
One of the all-time most popular posts on this blog is Rules for myself: what makes solo polyamory work for …
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Why fluid-bonded sex is, um, “sticky”
30July 8, 2013 by aggiesez
Yeah, OK, pun intended. Couldn’t help it. Sexual health — and particularly safer sex skills — are key considerations in …
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The poly closet: It’s not just about you
36June 3, 2013 by aggiesez
How out are you about your nonmonogamous relationships and partners? That’s a pretty touchy question for many people who are …
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Why vulnerability doesn’t really suck (from a confessed sore loser)
10May 23, 2013 by aggiesez
Personally, I loathe feeling vulnerable, which often happens when I have to do something difficult in a relationship. Like I …
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Civil unions are cool, even though they only solve part of the couple privilege problem
1May 1, 2013 by aggiesez
Here in Colorado last night I accompanied two friends to the local County Clerk’s office at midnight to celebrate them …
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