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By *riki OP Woman
over a year ago
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Is anyone aware of, or would like to start, a poly support group? (No bag jokes needed)
I don’t know many polyamorous people and would love to run some things by experienced ENM people for support & advice if possible  |
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over a year ago
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"Is anyone aware of, or would like to start, a poly support group? (No bag jokes needed)
I don’t know many polyamorous people and would love to run some things by experienced ENM people for support & advice if possible "
Hiya the wife and I belong to a couple on a well known social media site something about faces and books, if my memory serves. They are local groups for us in the West Mids so there is likely to be something similar for your local area.
Happy to answer questions if you have them and you feel I could help?
Good luck and I hope you find what you need  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous? |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?"
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly. |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
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"Is anyone aware of, or would like to start, a poly support group? (No bag jokes needed)
I don’t know many polyamorous people and would love to run some things by experienced ENM people for support & advice if possible
Hiya the wife and I belong to a couple on a well known social media site something about faces and books, if my memory serves. They are local groups for us in the West Mids so there is likely to be something similar for your local area.
Happy to answer questions if you have them and you feel I could help?
Good luck and I hope you find what you need "
There are also a good number of groups on another social media site, something about life and fets. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly."
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it? |
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?"
You can be solo polyamourous as well, as long as the relationship is very intimate but not life altering its poly |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?"
Yes. If that were a closed system, ie none of you were also seeing other people, that would be a small polycule, (or more likely ‘hierarchical polyamory’) which others could eventually be added into if everyone was happy with the arrangement. If some of the group are also having additional amorous/sexual relationships on a more short term basis, then it’s considered more of an open poly relationship |
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By *riki OP Woman
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
Yes. If that were a closed system, ie none of you were also seeing other people, that would be a small polycule, (or more likely ‘hierarchical polyamory’) which others could eventually be added into if everyone was happy with the arrangement. If some of the group are also having additional amorous/sexual relationships on a more short term basis, then it’s considered more of an open poly relationship "
If you search for “the 4 types of polyamory” into the tube of You, she has some great info on this |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
You can be solo polyamourous as well, as long as the relationship is very intimate but not life altering its poly"
Ah, right, I see. In my scenario, would that make me the solo poly? Or is it that 2 people can be solo polys and not have anyone else except they have not altered each other's lives? |
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By *riki OP Woman
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Is anyone aware of, or would like to start, a poly support group? (No bag jokes needed)
I don’t know many polyamorous people and would love to run some things by experienced ENM people for support & advice if possible
Hiya the wife and I belong to a couple on a well known social media site something about faces and books, if my memory serves. They are local groups for us in the West Mids so there is likely to be something similar for your local area.
Happy to answer questions if you have them and you feel I could help?
Good luck and I hope you find what you need
There are also a good number of groups on another social media site, something about life and fets."
Those groups don’t seem to be very active  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
Yes. If that were a closed system, ie none of you were also seeing other people, that would be a small polycule, (or more likely ‘hierarchical polyamory’) which others could eventually be added into if everyone was happy with the arrangement. If some of the group are also having additional amorous/sexual relationships on a more short term basis, then it’s considered more of an open poly relationship "
That makes sense. It could become rather nuanced when trying to explain it, I suppose. At the end of the day, it all boils down to the individuals and how they feel about their relationship and dynamic, I suppose. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
Yes. If that were a closed system, ie none of you were also seeing other people, that would be a small polycule, (or more likely ‘hierarchical polyamory’) which others could eventually be added into if everyone was happy with the arrangement. If some of the group are also having additional amorous/sexual relationships on a more short term basis, then it’s considered more of an open poly relationship
If you search for “the 4 types of polyamory” into the tube of You, she has some great info on this "
Thanks. I'll have a look. |
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
You can be solo polyamourous as well, as long as the relationship is very intimate but not life altering its poly
Ah, right, I see. In my scenario, would that make me the solo poly? Or is it that 2 people can be solo polys and not have anyone else except they have not altered each other's lives?"
Yes you can have 2 or more solo polyamourous people in non life alteration loving intimate relationships, I love mine to bits but I have no intention of ever physically sharing my home lifestyle with them |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"I would be happy to set up a private kik group if people are interested, feel free to massage me and we can see if there are enough of us to make it worthwhile "
Hmm, I meant message, but either works! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
You can be solo polyamourous as well, as long as the relationship is very intimate but not life altering its poly
Ah, right, I see. In my scenario, would that make me the solo poly? Or is it that 2 people can be solo polys and not have anyone else except they have not altered each other's lives?
Yes you can have 2 or more solo polyamourous people in non life alteration loving intimate relationships, I love mine to bits but I have no intention of ever physically sharing my home lifestyle with them "
For want of a better term to describe it, would you say this is akin to a loving relationship in the conventional sense of a couple except polys are not sharing their physical space and are absent for some part of each other's lives? |
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
You can be solo polyamourous as well, as long as the relationship is very intimate but not life altering its poly
Ah, right, I see. In my scenario, would that make me the solo poly? Or is it that 2 people can be solo polys and not have anyone else except they have not altered each other's lives?
Yes you can have 2 or more solo polyamourous people in non life alteration loving intimate relationships, I love mine to bits but I have no intention of ever physically sharing my home lifestyle with them
For want of a better term to describe it, would you say this is akin to a loving relationship in the conventional sense of a couple except polys are not sharing their physical space and are absent for some part of each other's lives?"
Not at all, it's what works for that individual couple, that's the fun part of being poly, it can be what you want it to be that fits your relationship. In all poly cases it is a loving emotionally intelligent relationship, how you spend your time together/apart is couple specific
My example is purely for how I run my solo poly lifestyle |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
You can be solo polyamourous as well, as long as the relationship is very intimate but not life altering its poly
Ah, right, I see. In my scenario, would that make me the solo poly? Or is it that 2 people can be solo polys and not have anyone else except they have not altered each other's lives?
Yes you can have 2 or more solo polyamourous people in non life alteration loving intimate relationships, I love mine to bits but I have no intention of ever physically sharing my home lifestyle with them
For want of a better term to describe it, would you say this is akin to a loving relationship in the conventional sense of a couple except polys are not sharing their physical space and are absent for some part of each other's lives?
Not at all, it's what works for that individual couple, that's the fun part of being poly, it can be what you want it to be that fits your relationship. In all poly cases it is a loving emotionally intelligent relationship, how you spend your time together/apart is couple specific
My example is purely for how I run my solo poly lifestyle "
Ah, I see. It's very liberating when both/all parties concerned are in a comfortable place. I feel the trust is very appealing to me. Sometimes, in a conventional relationship, it's an expectation taken for granted. |
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By *riki OP Woman
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
You can be solo polyamourous as well, as long as the relationship is very intimate but not life altering its poly
Ah, right, I see. In my scenario, would that make me the solo poly? Or is it that 2 people can be solo polys and not have anyone else except they have not altered each other's lives?
Yes you can have 2 or more solo polyamourous people in non life alteration loving intimate relationships, I love mine to bits but I have no intention of ever physically sharing my home lifestyle with them
For want of a better term to describe it, would you say this is akin to a loving relationship in the conventional sense of a couple except polys are not sharing their physical space and are absent for some part of each other's lives?
Not at all, it's what works for that individual couple, that's the fun part of being poly, it can be what you want it to be that fits your relationship. In all poly cases it is a loving emotionally intelligent relationship, how you spend your time together/apart is couple specific
My example is purely for how I run my solo poly lifestyle "
Thank you for your insight. I’d love to be able to pick your brain on some things but females are blocked from messaging you lol.
Great advice though  |
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By *riki OP Woman
over a year ago
Glasgow |
“Ah, I see. It's very liberating when both/all parties concerned are in a comfortable place. I feel the trust is very appealing to me. Sometimes, in a conventional relationship, it's an expectation taken for granted.”
Yes, totally agree! |
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"There’s a really well established one in Leeds that I attended via the ‘meet-up’ website but all still via zoom as far as I know so they would welcome you with open arms Xx "
I’ve been to this. They were great. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
You can be solo polyamourous as well, as long as the relationship is very intimate but not life altering its poly"
I don’t why why people always think of poly in terms of couples, groups. Poly to me is that level of control of not over wanting someone but not afraid to get close |
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"Watching this thread closely. I'd consider a relationship with a woman who wants to maintain her current relationship but still share time with me. Would that be considered polyamorous?
Maybe, but not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the relationship with you, if it has more of an emotional connection, more than friends/FWB’s, then it could be classed as poly.
Yes, for her to have a relationship of an amorous nature with him and I. That would make her polyamorous and I would be part of that dynamic, wouldn't it?
You can be solo polyamourous as well, as long as the relationship is very intimate but not life altering its poly
Ah, right, I see. In my scenario, would that make me the solo poly? Or is it that 2 people can be solo polys and not have anyone else except they have not altered each other's lives?
Yes you can have 2 or more solo polyamourous people in non life alteration loving intimate relationships, I love mine to bits but I have no intention of ever physically sharing my home lifestyle with them
For want of a better term to describe it, would you say this is akin to a loving relationship in the conventional sense of a couple except polys are not sharing their physical space and are absent for some part of each other's lives?
Not at all, it's what works for that individual couple, that's the fun part of being poly, it can be what you want it to be that fits your relationship. In all poly cases it is a loving emotionally intelligent relationship, how you spend your time together/apart is couple specific
My example is purely for how I run my solo poly lifestyle
Thank you for your insight. I’d love to be able to pick your brain on some things but females are blocked from messaging you lol.
Great advice though "
I'm in incognito mode 
I've messaged you x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There’s a really well established one in Leeds that I attended via the ‘meet-up’ website but all still via zoom as far as I know so they would welcome you with open arms Xx "
How would I find this please? |
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"Is anyone aware of, or would like to start, a poly support group? (No bag jokes needed)
I don’t know many polyamorous people and would love to run some things by experienced ENM people for support & advice if possible "
I'd message you hun but my sex are blocked apparently x |
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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Is anyone aware of, or would like to start, a poly support group? (No bag jokes needed)
I don’t know many polyamorous people and would love to run some things by experienced ENM people for support & advice if possible "
There are a few groups on Clubhouse but I haven’t really engaged with the chat there.
A poly relationship wasn’t something I actively sought out, it just kind of evolved and because all involved were naturally open and honest from the outset it became a very happy dynamic.
Soz but won’t be doing Kik. Hate the thing. But happy to chat here. |
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Support groups.
In the beforetimes I ran the London polyamory meetup group and Polyday, which for now has moved to a Discord server. Do feel free to DM me for details.
There are also publicly searchable Facebook groups. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm in some great Facebook groups
Just to add I have a partner of nearly 6 years, another of nearly 2 years and one of my partners has another partner of about 3 years "
You'd be great in the group Lacey. |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"I think I've just joined the Kik group.
Very interested to meet others with similar approaches to relationships.
Fingers crossed."
We’re always interested in expanding with like minded people looking to discuss and share experiences |
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