Tag Archives: polyamory
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Couple privilege: Your thoughts?
40December 3, 2012 by aggiesez
No matter how egalitarian you are, privilege exists. We’re all soaking in it — even in the polyamorous/open relationship community. …
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Why I say “non-primary,” not “secondary”
12November 30, 2012 by aggiesez
I’m a writer and editor by profession, so I choose words carefully. In this blog I deliberately refer to “non-primary” …
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Non-primary partners tell: How to treat us well
80November 27, 2012 by aggiesez
SPECIAL NOTE: This blog post touches on one of many themes I’ll be covering in my forthcoming crowdsourced book on …
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Treating a non-primary partner well: 2 tips from SHG
2November 23, 2012 by aggiesez
Earlier this month I put out a public call for non-primary partners in polyamorous or open relationships to share their …
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Straight up thanks: What happens when people who have relationship privilege stand up for those who lack it
1November 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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How to treat non-primary partners well? Seeking input from non-primaries
8November 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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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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