Hello everyone.
I am back to ask for more advice, as the advice I received last time helped greatly, so thanks to everyone who took the time to respond.
I was wondering, what does everyone in here do to avoid the pitfall of comparing yourself to someone else your partner is dating and what helps to bring you out of it if it does happen? Additionally, how about comparing your own relationship to the other relationship?
Hello everyone.
I am back to ask for more advice, as the advice I received last time helped greatly, so thanks to everyone who took the time to respond.
I was wondering, what does everyone in here do to avoid the pitfall of comparing yourself to someone else your partner is dating and what helps to bring you out of it if it does happen? Additionally, how about comparing your own relationship to the other relationship?
Hello everyone.
I am back to ask for more advice, as the advice I received last time helped greatly, so thanks to everyone who took the time to respond.
I was wondering, what does everyone in here do to avoid the pitfall of comparing yourself to someone else your partner is dating and what helps to bring you out of it if it does happen? Additionally, how about comparing your own relationship to the other relationship?
Hello everyone.
I am looking for some advice. My partner and I have been together for three years. It's long distance, have been for the entire relationship. We also entered into the relationship with an agreement of non-monogamy, which we both wanted and still do. Despite this, neither one of us have been dating other people. I haven't been in a position to do so for various reasons, and my partner has talked to people on apps a few times but it never really went anywhere. Until a week ago. Someone messaged them on an app and they told me about it, said they would keep me updated. That was fine. Then a couple of days ago they said this person had invited them on a date, which took place today and went very well. We had a call afterwards, they shared the experience with me. Because it's been three years of us not dating other people, we are mindful of the fact that it will take effort and communication to transition into active non-monogamy, though this is still what we both want.
Here's where I need advice. I am okay with this. I really am. I know the saying about protesting too much, but I want to make it clear because I am not looking for people telling me it sounds like I'm not okay with this arrangement, because I know I am. But I have such a pit in my stomach. It does feel strange to be transitioning into this new dynamic. Even though nothing has changed, and we both agree that our relationship won't be any less important or special because of this, it stikk feels like something is different. How do I get over this? How do I get myself over the bump of transitioning into this new dynamic? I'd love to hear from people who has experienced something similar or have any advice to give.
Hello everyone.
I am looking for some advice. My partner and I have been together for three years. It's long distance, have been for the entire relationship. We also entered into the relationship with an agreement of non-monogamy, which we both wanted and still do. Despite this, neither one of us have been dating other people. I haven't been in a position to do so for various reasons, and my partner has talked to people on apps a few times but it never really went anywhere. Until a week ago. Someone messaged them on an app and they told me about it, said they would keep me updated. That was fine. Then a couple of days ago they said this person had invited them on a date, which took place today and went very well. We had a call afterwards, they shared the experience with me. Because it's been three years of us not dating other people, we are mindful of the fact that it will take effort and communication to transition into active non-monogamy, though this is still what we both want.
Here's where I need advice. I am okay with this. I really am. I know the saying about protesting too much, but I want to make it clear because I am not looking for people telling me it sounds like I'm not okay with this arrangement, because I know I am. But I have such a pit in my stomach. It does feel strange to be transitioning into this new dynamic. Even though nothing has changed, and we both agree that our relationship won't be any less important or special because of this, it stikk feels like something is different. How do I get over this? How do I get myself over the bump of transitioning into this new dynamic? I'd love to hear from people who has experienced something similar or have any advice to give.
Hello everyone.
I am looking for some advice. My partner and I have been together for three years. It's long distance, have been for the entire relationship. We also entered into the relationship with an agreement of non-monogamy, which we both wanted and still do. Despite this, neither one of us have been dating other people. I haven't been in a position to do so for various reasons, and my partner has talked to people on apps a few times but it never really went anywhere. Until a week ago. Someone messaged them on an app and they told me about it, said they would keep me updated. That was fine. Then a couple of days ago they said this person had invited them on a date, which took place today and went very well. We had a call afterwards, they shared the experience with me. Because it's been three years of us not dating other people, we are mindful of the fact that it will take effort and communication to transition into active non-monogamy, though this is still what we both want.
Here's where I need advice. I am okay with this. I really am. I know the saying about protesting too much, but I want to make it clear because I am not looking for people telling me it sounds like I'm not okay with this arrangement, because I know I am. But I have such a pit in my stomach. It does feel strange to be transitioning into this new dynamic. Even though nothing has changed, and we both agree that our relationship won't be any less important or special because of this, it stikk feels like something is different. How do I get over this? How do I get myself over the bump of transitioning into this new dynamic? I'd love to hear from people who has experienced something similar or have any advice to give.
Hello everyone!
There's not much more to it than what it says in the title. I'm just wondering, what's everyone's favorite thing(s) about being butch? Lay it on me, let's all share in this wonderful experience together!