Category Archives: Context from my life
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Due diligence for non-primary partners, in a convenient card!
5April 11, 2013 by aggiesez
Today the Goddess of Java (a.k.a Polyamorous Misanthrope) offered a must-read post, Don’t treat people like things, which was sparked …
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I’m giving up on solo polyamory, it’s just too hard
32April 1, 2013 by aggiesez
I feel like such a hypocrite admitting this, after all I’ve written over the last several months. But the truth …
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The grownup test: Clear, frank communication and negotiation
3March 29, 2013 by aggiesez
I flunked telepathy. In relationships, I function extremely well with information — and quite poorly without it. Perhaps the most …
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Under the influence of lovers, friends, and myself
9March 20, 2013 by aggiesez
One reason I treasure relationships — everything from lighter friendships and casual lovers to deep abiding romances and partnerships — …
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Back in the blogging saddle: Insights from the last couple of months
9March 6, 2013 by aggiesez
All writers need to recharge. Without intending to, I took a break for about a month from this blog. Not …
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Rules for myself: What makes solo polyamory work for me
39January 10, 2013 by aggiesez
Earlier today I was chiming in on a forum thread about rules in polyamorous relationships. As a solo person, personal …
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Why “spoiling” some dates is good for a non-primary relationship
7November 4, 2012 by aggiesez
When you’re in a relationship where you’re not the primary partner, usually time spent with your partner feels short and …
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Coming out: How out are you as poly, really? And why?
10October 11, 2012 by aggiesez
Today is National Coming Out Day, and it’s not just a LGBTQ thing. So: If you’re polyamorous, are you out? …
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Who the hell am I to be writing about relationships?
2August 10, 2012 by aggiesez
I won’t say I’m a relationship “expert,” but I’ve had a hell of a lot of experience on this front. …
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