Solo Poly

Straight up thanks: What happens when people who have relationship privilege stand up for those who lack it

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November 14, 2012 by aggiesez

On this week’s Savage Love podcast, sex columnist Dan Savage gave a hearty and much-deserved round of thanks to all …
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Category: Events, Input needed, News | Tags: couple privilege, couples, fairness, marriage equality, polyamory, relationships

How to treat non-primary partners well? Seeking input from non-primaries

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November 6, 2012 by aggiesez

I’m putting together a post that would be list of tips intended for people in poly/open primary couples, with guidance …
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Category: Input needed | Tags: advice, polyamory, relationships

Why “spoiling” some dates is good for a non-primary relationship

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November 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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Category: Context from my life, Experiences, Lessons | Tags: communication, polyamory, relationships

KB’s story: Rocky intro to polyamory, but worth the effort

Solo polyamory at Poly Living 2013, Philadelphia

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October 16, 2012 by aggiesez

I just learned last night that I will be running a session on solo polyamory at the Poly Living conference, …
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Category: Events, Input needed | Tags: events

Why it can be hard to discuss how out you are (or want to be) early in poly/open relationships

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October 14, 2012 by aggiesez

Since I published my National Coming Out Day post, I’ve gotten into an interesting discussion on the excellent forum on …
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Category: Observations | Tags: behavior, coming out, communication, dating, fairness, negotiation, open relationships, polyamory, relationships

Coming out: How out are you as poly, really? And why?

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October 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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Category: Context from my life, Observations | Tags: coming out, national coming out day, privilege

What’s a metamour? On my terms

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September 29, 2012 by aggiesez

“Metamour” is an especially weird bit of poly-speak. But still, I think it’s a surprisingly useful and important term…

Category: Explanations and definitions | Tags: language, metamour, neologism, polyamory

David’s story: First, be a strong individual

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September 27, 2012 by aggiesez

I’m David Chastity: 25, female and apparently single. I keep discovering that last attribute at random intervals, like when I …
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Category: Experiences, Guest post

Solo v. single: On my terms

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September 26, 2012 by aggiesez

At this point I’m both “solo” and “single” — but mostly solo. What the hell does that mean?…

Category: Explanations and definitions | Tags: dating, polyamory, relationships, single, solo