Tag Archives: society
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Polyamory does not equal hierarchy (and why it’s a problem to talk as if it does)
14October 31, 2014 by aggiesez
It’s still pretty common to hear people habitually use hierarchical terms such as “primary/secondary” when discussing any polyamorous or otherwise …
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How to be an everyday poly (and solo) ally
1October 11, 2013 by aggiesez
Hey folks, it’s National Coming Out Day! Congrats to everyone who’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer — you’re wonderful, …
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What’s wonderful about being solo, polyamorous, and single, part 1
6December 17, 2012 by aggiesez
Taking stock at the end of 2012, I’ve realized there are many things wonderful about being solo, and polyamorous, and …
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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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Riding the relationship escalator (or not)
165November 29, 2012 by aggiesez
UPDATE FEBRUARY 2017: I’ve just published a new book based on this unexpectedly popular post. Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator: …
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Non-primary partners tell: How to treat us well
78November 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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Trentonian columnist Jeff Edelstein cracks the poly closet door
Leave a commentAugust 29, 2012 by aggiesez
Today I have a little more faith in humanity — and it came, from all places, a newspaper. Go figure. …
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