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How can you start a polyamorous relationship from scratch?

When nothing else works, a polyamorous relationship seems to be the one thing left to try to avoid infedelity.
How can you start one from zero? Let's say you don't have a partner as of right now, and you're starting over, what are some tips to starting an open relationship?

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adrian
adrianPatient, Supportive, Passionate, Special
Posted March 17, 2010

I think that your view that polygamy is the only thing to do in a relationship to avoid infidelity is inaccurate. Are you saying that every boyfriend you've ever had has cheated on you, or that you are a chronic cheater? If it's the former, you're just not picking decent guys. There are men out that there that can commit to their relationships and don't feel the need to cheat. If it's the latter and you have trouble committing to a relationship maybe you should work through whatever issues may be causing this feeling before starting to date. There's nothing wrong persay with wanting to date in a non-committed way but your statement makes it sound like you feel you are out of options and you have to accept cheating as part of a relationship. This is definitely not an accurate assumption.

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Lyz Lenz
Lyz LenzMarriedCommunity Manager
Posted March 17, 2010

When you are dating them ask them up front if they would be open to something like that. Put it on your dating profile that you are looking for that type of relationship. Get it out there in the open.

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