Why #OpenRelationships Can’t Save a Dying #Marriage

https://cavemancircus.com/2025/03/31/why-open-relationships-cant-save-a-dying-marriage/

One of my favorite parts about being poly is the openness in dating around and building new relationships. However, there's always that first step where you need to actually *meet* the person to begin with, and I always struggle with that part.

#blog #blogging #dating #anxiety #socialanxiety #lgbtq #polyamory #poly #openrelationships #firstdate

https://madlymiranda.wordpress.com/2025/01/08/dating-anxiety/

New #book What Is #Compersion ?
Understanding #Positive #Empathy in Consensually #Non-Monogamous Relationships
Marie Thouin #Polyamory #OpenRelationships https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538183953/What-Is-Compersion-Understanding-Positive-Empathy-in-Consensually-Non-Monogamous-Relationships

Apparently it's international polyamory day (23rd November). Not sure if it's an actual *thing* but just in case, hope all my polyam buddies are having a great day

I’m not the type of person who would do well in an open relationship. My self-worth may not be as low as it used to be, but insecurities still exist. In an open relationship, I would compare myself to the “other guy(s)” in the relationship and would feel inadequate.
https://medium.com/prismnpen/do-you-want-an-open-relationship-my-take-as-a-single-gay-man-1790066b1e23?sk=e2b258a88d90002d22ec75da2dbd9101