So this is how it began. I decided to throw myself a party and invite all the people I love. I wanted a costume party not because I like costume parties(at all) but because I wanted to wear a really short skirt, false eyelashes and go go boots. If I had worn these without calling it a … [Read more...]
Ask me Anything
I'm struggling with what to write about these days. The problem is that I'm unsure of who my audience is. Are you reading this blog because you're poly and want to hear my thoughts on some of the highlights and challenges? Are you wondering whether the poly lifestyle, or a swinging one, is an option … [Read more...]
What to Tell the Children
A few weeks ago someone asked me if we were "out" with our kids. We aren't, yet. It's a topic we talk about frequently, as my eldest is 9 and becoming more aware of the interactions of the people around her. We're not out with our kids because we're not out with our families. And as every parent … [Read more...]
Get a room
Did you hold your sweetheart's hand shopping on Boxing Day this year? Lay an arm behind them on the couch on Christmas Eve while you chatted with your parents? Stole a quick kiss without being terrified that someone might see you? I did, and I didn't. I could only do so with one of my two partners, … [Read more...]
The End of Things
It's never feels good to be limping towards the finish line at the end of a year... but I've been thinking about how despite the loss of my mother-in-law just some weeks ago has us all still sad and aching, it is not exactly tragic. Everyone must go one day - we certainly don't get out of this … [Read more...]
the Christmas Story
I love this- enjoy and love and peace to all xx … [Read more...]
Honesty is the best policy. Except when it’s not.
My husband and I are completely honest with each other,about everything. And we're very open and honest with the partners we've had. We think it's the foundation to successful open relationships - truthfulness.And yet, I lie to some of the people in my life I love most. I lie to my mother when … [Read more...]
Is Poly a Choice?
There's been some debate recently, spurred by sex columnist Dan Savage, who identifies himself as monogamish, about polyamory being a choice. That you choose to act poly, not simply are poly. Savage had expressed his opinion that it was a choice, and was soundly thumped by members of the poly … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-heart and head
As the winter winds litter London with lonely heartsOh the warmth in your eyes swept me into your armsWas it love or fear of the cold that led us through the night?For every kiss your beauty trumped my doubtAnd my head told my heart"Let love grow"But my heart told my head"This time noThis time … [Read more...]
Will my Marriage Thrive, Survive or Die?
The truth is, I don't know. The story of our relationship isn't written yet. I suspect it has about as good a chance as any marriage. Couples break up because of basic personality conflicts, stress over money, work or kids, cheating, or simply falling out of love. Having an open marriage is no more … [Read more...]
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