Tag Archives: communication
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My bottom line: What I require and expect in my solo poly relationships
9November 21, 2014 by aggiesez
The best — and sometimes hardest — part about choosing solo polyamory is that I can never coast in my …
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When fluid-bonded sex carries emotional significance: Guest post by Master SoNSo
2August 1, 2013 by aggiesez
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve written a fair amount about safer sex vs. “fluid bonding” (barrier-free sex) — particularly, the reasoning behind …
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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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Polyamory Weekly interviews Lily Lloyd on what poly can learn from kink
2January 23, 2013 by aggiesez
Kinky people have much to teach the world about relationships — all kinds of relationships, including polyamorous and non-kinky ones. …
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A solo poly experience of couple privilege: Love and Lost’s story
18January 2, 2013 by aggiesez
The New Year is an opportunity not just to reflect and look forward, but also to recognize the way things …
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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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Why it can be hard to discuss how out you are (or want to be) early in poly/open relationships
7October 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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Talking about safer sex: The elevator pitch
1August 29, 2012 by aggiesez
Awkward conversations can be the best and most important ones to have. They make good idiot filters. Everyone who’s not …
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