Posts Tagged 'Loving More'

Why is Polyamory so Hard to Define?

Polyamory and the exact meaning of the word is often the subject of debate among self-identified polyamorous people. It has been much debated on websites, at conferences and discussion groups around the country. Even among leading polyamory activists the term is debated over and over again. What is the source of the controversy?

Webster’s Dictionary defines polyamory as “the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a ...

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18
MAY

Categories: Polyamory, Polyamory 101, Polyamory Articles

Tags: Loving More, Loving More Magazine, open relationships, Polyamory, Polyamory Definitions, Romance

Redefining Faithfulness

By Mystic Life

I was recently asked, via my blog, to respond to the question I’ve listed below from a woman who was (like most of us) raised to be monogamous.

Upon reflection, I felt that my response may be helpful to readers who are still in the process of defining their values, or who perhaps have friends or family who try to challenge their choice to be polyamorous by stating it requires them to be “unfaithful” to their partner.

“Why is it ...

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8
DEC

Categories: Polyamory, Polyamory Articles, Relationships

Tags: cheating, faithfulness, Loving More, monogamy, open relationships, Polyamory, Polyamory articles, polyamory polyamorous poly faithful faithfulness cheat cheating deception honesty honest love, relationship revolution, Spiritual Polyamory, successfull polyamory

My 1st Exposure to Polyamory: The Witches of Eastwick

Back in college I went to a party with some friends who were visiting from out of town, and apparently one of the women at the party had noticed me. She called and asked if I’d like to go to a movie with her. I honestly had no recollection of who she was until we met, and it would turn out later that I actually liked her friend (a recurring theme for many years during my monogamous phase). The movie ...

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29
JUL

Categories: Polyamory, Polyamory Articles, Relationships

Tags: Love, Loving More, marriage, monogamy, open relationships, Polyamory, polyamory poly polyamorous jealousy control ownership cheating infidelity, relationship revolution, traditional family

Is Marriage The Union We Want?

Marriage is a hot topic these days, from gay activists fighting for equality to the conservative right insisting marriage is the very foundation of civilization and allowing gay marriage is a sign of the destruction of society. Then there is the slippery slope argument that if we allow same sex marriage it will lead to legalized polygamy and “oh my god” polyamory. Not to mention people will ...

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13
APR

Categories: Polyamory, Polyamory Articles, Relationships

Tags: Civil Unions, Love, Loving More, marriage, monogamy, nuclear family, open relationships, relationship revolution, traditional family

Is the MFF Triad Poly-tically Incorrect?

by Mystic Life

I’ve been wondering if the best way to offend members of both the monogamous and polyamorous communities is to form (or be interested in forming) a MFF triad.

Several years ago, my girlfriend at the time and I were looking to meet someone who we both could love. I’m straight, and my girlfriend was bi, so we decided that a bi woman would be a good fit. As part of our search process, we created a profile on Polymatchmaker.com, ...

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29
MAR

Categories: Loving More Personal Experiences, Polyamory, Polyamory Articles, Relationships

Tags: Loving More, Loving More blog, open relationships, Polyamory, Romance, successfull polyamory, Triads

Separated by the world; still bound by love

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I could imagine tonight as one of those movies (you’ve probably seen more than one of them) where the action follows several different intertwined story lines, showing a bit here, and a bit there, till somewhere close to the end, they all merge together in one grand, sweeping finish filled with fortuitous plot twists and huge smiles and vast orchestras of singing ...

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24
MAR

Categories: Polyamory, Polyamory Articles, Relationships

Tags: Love, Loving More, Loving More blog, open relationships, Polyamory, relationship revolution, Romance

What is Polyamory?

It is not surprising there is so much confusion when the question “What is polyamory?” comes up. Words have both definitions and connotations that build over time heavily influenced by the culture around them. Polyamory was only recently added to the dictionary; first Webster’s and then the Oxford English Dictionary. Webster’s is “the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time” and Oxford English ...

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28
FEB

Categories: Polyamory, Polyamory 101, Polyamory Articles

Tags: Loving More, monogamy, open relationships, Origins of Polyamory, Polyamory, polyamory information, Polyamory Updates, relationship revolution, Romance

A History of Loving More

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21
APR

Categories: Loving More Magazine, Magazine Comments

Tags: Loving More, Loving More blog, Loving More Magazine, Polyamory

Nine Days and Counting

Programs are being printed, name badges made and boxes shipped. Excitement and anticipation are building as we are just nine days away from Poly Living 2010, February 19-21, Fort Washington, PA. Poly Living is a good way to break up the long winter and escape to a place full of ideas, warmth and open hearts. I always look forward to connecting with the community at Poly Living. Every year I love ...

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10
FEB

Categories: Polyamory, Relationships

Tags: Loving More, Loving More Conference, Polyamory, Polyamory Conference, Polyamory Leadership, Polyamory Updates, Relationship Conference, relationship revolution, sexual revolution

Can We Find Balance?

One of the most challenging things for people in polyamorous relationships is finding a balance in their life between relationships and responsibilities. This can be especially challenging for those who have children, demanding careers and/or are activists working toward awareness and tolerance. I often get the question how do you have time for everything? And I find myself asking that question tonight.

Many poly folks find themselves with all of the above challenges and can end up burning out in exhaustion. ...

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27
JAN

Categories: Loving More Personal Experiences, Polyamory, Relationships

Tags: Loving More, Loving More blog, Loving More Magazine, Loving More updates, open relationships, Polyamory, relationship revolution