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Can a poly person be happy in a mono relationship?
My short answer – yes, it is possible. However, to make a polyamorous /monogamous relationship work takes partners who are secure in themselves and their choices, secure in the relationship, good communicators and willing to work.
Can a mono poly relationship work?
Mono/Poly Relationships can, not only be successful, but can also be very fulfilling. You need to decide if this kind of relationship is right for you, just as you would have to do with any other kind of relationship.
How do you love someone who is polyamorous?
Advice for Dating a Poly Person
- Ask yourself: Am I willing to be in a relationship with someone who has other relationships? (Duh.)
- Check your neediness quotient.
- Stay clear of any drama with their other partners.
- Be supportive and trustworthy.
- Appreciate feelings of reservation.
- Listen to your intuition.
- Have fun!
How do you explain mono to poly?
A mono-poly relationship is one where one partner identifies as polyamorous and the other partner identifies as monogamous.
Are poly people happy?
Polyamorous respondents reported being “very happy with life” overall, while the general population stated that they were, “pretty happy with their life.” Polyamorous people also rated their personal health significantly higher than the general population as well.
Can polyamory save your relationship?
For those in high-conflict relationships, becoming polyamorous to save a relationship works about as well as having a baby to save a marriage—abysmally. If you are unhappy in your relationship and considering polyamory as a “one-foot-out-the-door” strategy, please reconsider.
How do polyamorous people feel about their monogamous partners?
On the other hand, a polyamorous person may feel challenged by the feelings their monogamous partner experiences. It may be hard for them to sit with these feelings because they may feel responsible. Understand that feelings are a natural part of being human. They are an indicator of underlying needs.
What is a poly Meetup and should you go?
People mingle fully clothed at poly Meetups which are often held in restaurants or other public places. Sometimes the people are there to meet potential dates, sometimes just to chat and share advice or experiences. Again, it is OK to make your own boundaries, so simply going to a Meetup does not mean you have signed up to be polyamorous.
Is polyamory a one-foot-out-the-door strategy?
If you are unhappy in your relationship and considering polyamory as a “one-foot-out-the-door” strategy, please reconsider. Not only is your original relationship unlikely to survive the rigors of honest communication and complex feelings, but you will most likely hurt the other people you date in your polyamorous experimentation.