Sometimes I think of retiring from South Bay Polys--but it’s
really a joy to gather with poly folks every month. We used to have poly dinners every month in
Palo Alto, but the facilitator for that
moved away--no more excuses to eat Chinese food <grin>!
Anyway, this labor of love also keeps me watching for
poly-related news and encourages me to think more about my poly Self. I seem to be unusual in thinking of poly as
something I am rather than something
I do (a “lifestyle” or “philosophy).”
Had a talk with someone last week--someone who has been on
the verge or edge of a poly relationship...but the other people involved were
not giving quite the necessary degree of respect which this person
deserved. “Is this what poly is like?”
they asked me.
“Open and honest,” I said.
“That is what poly is about.
Openness and honesty and respect! How do you get over jealousy? Not by denying your own needs! Ask for the attention and devotion you need
and deserve!” Polyamory doesn’t mean
people can just dash from lover to lover!
On a different “bent”-- I have heard, online, that quite a
few polys are transphobic. I can’t be too surprised--many Americans,
many people are transphobic. I’m happy
to say the people I know (poly or
not) aren’t!
Anyway--drop by our gatherings sometime (note the new
location this month!). Bring your
questions and your curiosity! Shalom and
Namaste!
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