Why monogamous people are triggered by us just existing. #polyamory
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Why monogamous people are triggered by us just existing. #polyamory
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From my latest meetup on dating monogamous people as a poly/ENM person. I talk about what to watch out for and expect from this dynamic, common pitfalls that cause these relationships to end, and how to make the most out of the relationship, if you choose to engage at all. Subscribe to my Patreon to access the full recording! • • • #enm #poly #polyamory #polycurious #polycuriouspodcast
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From my latest meetup on dating monogamous people as a poly/ENM person. I talk about what to watch out for and expect from this dynamic, common pitfalls that cause these relationships to end, and how to make the most out of the relationship, if you choose to engage at all. Subscribe to my Patreon to access the full recording! • • • #enm #poly #polyamory #polycurious #polycuriouspodcast
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TikTokpolycurious
It’s always telling when monogamous people start asking about polyamory and open relationships. You can hear it in their questions—how does it work, what’s it like, how do you manage it? They’re not horrified or skeptical; they’re genuinely curious, trying to imagine themselves in a different relationship paradigm. It’s not just idle curiosity. It’s an itch, a little nudge from that part of themselves that wonders if there’s more to love and connection than what they’ve been taught. It’s like th
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It’s always telling when monogamous people start asking about polyamory and open relationships. You can hear it in their questions—how does it work, what’s it like, how do you manage it? They’re not horrified or skeptical; they’re genuinely curious, trying to imagine themselves in a different relationship paradigm. It’s not just idle curiosity. It’s an itch, a little nudge from that part of themselves that wonders if there’s more to love and connection than what they’ve been taught. It’s like th
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Facebookdecolonizing.love
Many monogamous people who haven’t spent time in polyamorous communities assume that polyamorists are somehow immoral or undisciplined, largely because they’ve been taught that monogamy is the only valid way to express love. From a young age, most of us are socialized to equate exclusivity with devotion, possession with loyalty, and sexual restraint with moral integrity. In that framework, anyone who practices love outside those bounds is framed as unstable, selfish, or ruled by desire. But poly
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Many monogamous people who haven’t spent time in polyamorous communities assume that polyamorists are somehow immoral or undisciplined, largely because they’ve been taught that monogamy is the only valid way to express love. From a young age, most of us are socialized to equate exclusivity with devotion, possession with loyalty, and sexual restraint with moral integrity. In that framework, anyone who practices love outside those bounds is framed as unstable, selfish, or ruled by desire. But poly
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The challenges of polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
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The challenges of polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
Oct 25, 2019
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Top tip: if you’re polyamorous, do NOT go to your monogamous friends for relationship advice. 99% of the time, they will view your situation through a mononormative lens and blame polyamory for all the problems you experiencing, or express confusion about why you are “putting yourself through this” when it would be “so much easier” to just go back to monogamy. There are some monogamous people who are open minded enough to think beyond such a narrow world view where all your problems could be fix
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Top tip: if you’re polyamorous, do NOT go to your monogamous friends for relationship advice. 99% of the time, they will view your situation through a mononormative lens and blame polyamory for all the problems you experiencing, or express confusion about why you are “putting yourself through this” when it would be “so much easier” to just go back to monogamy. There are some monogamous people who are open minded enough to think beyond such a narrow world view where all your problems could be fix
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Being poly doesn’t mean you have to be currently dating anyone actually. Polyamory is an orientation, so some poly people are single, some are polysaturated at one partner, and most poly folks I know can’t realistically sustain more than three attachment-based relationships. A lot of poly people might want additional partners, but the dating scene is bleak to many, monogamous and polyamorists alike albeit for different reasons. ⭐️ Follow for more polyamory from a decolonization lens #polyamory #
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Being poly doesn’t mean you have to be currently dating anyone actually. Polyamory is an orientation, so some poly people are single, some are polysaturated at one partner, and most poly folks I know can’t realistically sustain more than three attachment-based relationships. A lot of poly people might want additional partners, but the dating scene is bleak to many, monogamous and polyamorists alike albeit for different reasons. ⭐️ Follow for more polyamory from a decolonization lens #polyamory #
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People often wish there were a magic pill to help a monogamous partner embrace polyamory, but real transformation doesn’t work like that. Shifting from a monogamous mindset to understanding and accepting polyamory is a layered, deeply personal process. It takes time, trust, and a willingness to engage with discomfort. The most powerful starting point is open, honest dialogue—conversations that are rooted in empathy, not persuasion, and that honor both your truth and your partner’s boundaries. Co
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Making a mono-poly relationship work requires patience from both partners, especially when the monogamous person is new to open relationships. They may struggle with jealousy and cling to amatonormativity—the belief that monogamy is the universal natural default—as a way to justify their feelings and pressure their polyamorous partner into monogamy. While these reactions are emotional rather than based on logic, it however takes time for our nervous systems to adjust. Mono-poly relationships can
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Facebookdecolonizing.love
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Navigating Polyamory in a Monogamous World
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Dating a polyamorist can be scary because monogamy is often seen as the standard for security. In monogamous relationships, commitment-phobes can be very careless with people’s hearts. On the other hand, polyamory is sometimes joked about as loving commitment so much that they have multiple relationships. This doesn’t mean there aren’t toxic polyamorists—there are toxic people in any orientation. Even if a person isn’t toxic, a lifelong relationship isn’t guaranteed. Love is a risk, but polyamor
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Facebookdecolonizing.love
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Understanding Polyamory: Challenges of Dating Monogamous Partners
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Many polyamorists frequently encounter the challenge of dating monogamists who are not fully aware of the complexities and nuances of non-monogamous relationships. For monogamists interested in dating a polyamorist, a crucial tip is to approach with respectful curiosity and an open mind. Avoid making assumptions; polyamory operates on a fundamentally different paradigm from monogamy, involving distinct principles, boundaries, and communication styles. As frustrating as it may be for polyamorists
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Facebookdecolonizing.love
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What is the number one newbie mistake by people who are either opening up an existing relationship or becoming polyamorous? Often when people decide to become polyamorous or open up an existing relationship they get so excited with the idea of it that they skip several steps… one of which is thinking about what it is they really want out of being consensually non-monogamous. This is because knowing this really drives the style that would be most suited to you. The second part of this that’s miss
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TikTokletstalkpolyamory
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People new to polyamory often ask where to find partners, especially outside dating apps. The answer is simple: be more open about being polyamorous. Poly people and those open to dating them are everywhere, but if you’re closeted—and they are too—you’ll never know you’re standing right next to each other. Almost everyone I’ve dated in recent years has come from my community, not apps. I don’t have much patience for swiping, but because I’m out and surrounded by polyamorous and progressive peopl
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Facebookdecolonizing.love
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I’m 27 years old and have been actively non-monogamous since I was 17. When I was younger, a lot of people just assumed that I was casually dating and messing around like most people in their teens and early 20s. I still got a lot of stigma for being proudly polyamorous, but most people just assumed it was a phase I would grow out of eventually. But now that I’m closer to 30 than I am to 20, I’m starting to get questions about why I haven’t settled down and started making the relationship escala
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FacebookPoly Philia
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Dating multiple people doesn’t make you progressive, it’s about how you go about dating multiple people. In some ways, some monogamous people are practising their relationships in much more progressive ways than some #polyamorous people I’ve met. Want my full take? You can watch more exclusive content on my P4TR30N - you know where to go to find it 😘 | Poly Philia
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Polyamory, Marriage, and Dating Women: How One Couple Makes Non-Monogamy Work
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Dating Monogamous People Can Hold Them Back Ready
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Why Do Monogamous People Judge Poly?
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Is monogamy really just a socially acceptable form of denial? 🗣️ Just J breaks down the uncomfortable truth about traditional marriage versus polyamory. While ethical non-monogamy requires radical honesty and communication, modern monogamy often forces people to deny their natural attractions to make it work. Are strictly monogamous people hating on the poly community out of true moral superiority, or is it just pure insecurity and jealousy? Do you think it takes more discipline to be strictly
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TikToktheblcpod
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Non Mono Man TV on Instagram: "Polygyny is empowering when the right people are aligned⁠ .⁠ Want to meet like-minded poly partners? Sign up to non-monogamous dating apps by visiting the link in bio⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #polygamy #polygyny #polylife #polyamory #polyamarous #polygamygoals #polygamyrelationship #poly #polyfly #polygynygoals #polylove #nonmonogamy #nonmonogamous #ethnicalnonmonogamy #consensualnonmonogamy #throuple #thruple #throuplegoals #trisal #poliamor #poliamorbrasil #poliamore #tri
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Non Mono Man TV on Instagram: "Woman explains why she wants to be in a poly relationship⁠ .⁠ Want to meet like-minded poly partners? Sign up to non-monogamous dating apps by visiting the link in bio⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #polyamory #polyamorous #nonmonogamy #throuple #throuplegoals"
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Non Mono Man TV | People say that a poly triad can’t work but we have proven them wrong ❤️ . Want to find partners that are interested in the poly... | Instagram
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Non Mono Man TV on Instagram: "Woman shares why she likes being in a poly relationship⁠ .⁠ Want to meet like-minded poly partners? Sign up to non-monogamous dating apps by visiting the link in bio⁠ [Repost from @Portah Family - Credi to @PerfectTriangle60 ]⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #polyamory #polyamorous #nonmonogamy #throuple #throuplegoals"
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