When we were swinging, there was never any emotional connection. It was just sex, and there was no opportunity for it to become more. We did things together, never separate. With polyamory, it's a completely different thing. Now there's the emotional connection. People ask me, how can I share his … [Read more...]
A Lifetime of Perspective
Eight years ago today my cousin Madeleine passed away from cancer. She was in her early 30s and a mom of two small children. It was a tragedy.At the time I was also a mom of two in my early 30s.Her death hit me like a ton of bricks. I had a good job but a long commute. I left my house in a rush … [Read more...]
My Good People and The Abundance of Friendship
I have a bevy of excellent neighbourhood peeps. Since the less-than-warm temps of October, and with the suddenly-dark afternoons since turning the clocks back a few weeks ago, the leisurely summertime sit-downs on park benches with my peeps while we watch the kids play, sometimes with a cup of … [Read more...]
What’s Missing?
I've heard the argument that my main relationship must be lacking something that I need. That I'm not fulfilled. I disagree. I was deeply satisfied by my relationship before we opened it up, and if one of us decided to close it, I feel I'd still be deeply satisfied by my relationship. For us, it's … [Read more...]
not your average chicken experience
I took the plain old grocery store chicken cutlet out of the wrap and dipped it in egg and breaded it and plopped it on the frying pan. And then I realized it was looking up at me. … [Read more...]
How it all Began
My husband and I recently celebrated 14 years of marriage. We're perfectly complimentary - I'm an extrovert, he's an introvert. When I get amped about an idea, he helps me make the tactical plans, and when he's reticent to participate in something, I'll nudge him along and help smooth his way … [Read more...]
I Do, I Do, I Do
In marriage, it can be so easy to focus on yourself. Your needs, your time, your ideas, your heart. Falling into the "he doesn't appreciate me and how AWESOME I am" trap can happen without even knowing it. This weekend away gave me the chance to really sit back, see my husband for who he is, … [Read more...]
Ricki Lake – a Swinger?
Apparently not. She says it's not for her - she likes monogamy - but she did cover the topic in a recent episode. http://therickilakeshow.com/episodes-clips/2012/9/Reality-TV-Stars-Talk-Swinging I liked that the swingers they interviewed weren't the very marginal respresentatives of swinging - … [Read more...]
This Ain’t No Key Party
Who Am I? I'm a normal, middle-class, married to my high school sweetheart Canadian mom of two. My husband and I couldn't look more like the "Joneses" if we tried. We're average in pretty much every way - except we have an open marriage, and have sex with other people. To look at us, we … [Read more...]
We were all young once.
Sometimes I get frustrated with my dad. He's an old guy, a widower, a bit set in his ways and I find myself impatient. I adore my dad. I was always a daddy's girl growing up, eager to impress him. The truth is, these things never really change.Since my mom died we see each other a lot. He lives … [Read more...]
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