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In an open marriage, what happens if your husband or girlfriend falls in love with someone else?
A writer from AOL interviewed me a month or so ago. The interview was posted on their health page for a week or two and then when a piece on polyamory came out on Newsweek.com, AOL moved my interview to their homepage. Within a matter of minutes, my inbox was bursting with comments and questions; the interview itself had more than 1500 comments posted on it. I would love to be able to email every single person individually, but since that would be humanly impossible, YourTango.com has been gracious enough to let me answer questions and reply to comments … Read More
Jenny Block's girlfriend got upset after seeing "normal" friends on Facebook. But does normal exist?
I've been really lucky. I have parents who have always told me that just because everyone else is doing it, does not mean that I have to do it too. I have a husband who has been willing to cast aside any pre-conceived notions he had about love and sex and marriage and relationships. I have a girlfriend who has let go of any socially contrived expectations in the name of being happy by following her own path instead of a path that others have prescribed for her. But last night, something happened.
You see, although I have been lucky to … Read More
Open marriage blogger Jenny Block responds to the essay, "Monogamy Is Good, And It's Here To Stay."
"Monogamy Is Good, And It's Here To Stay." I was leery about this piece the minute I saw the title. But as soon as I read it and saw the word "fad" used to describe the kind of relationship that I have been deliriously happy in for years (and the kind hundreds of other people I have met have been in for decades) I knew I was dealing with a classic case of fear and misunderstanding—a dangerous mix. I thought I might simply reply in the comments section, but I quickly realized that I had way too much … Read More
Jenny Block's speech at the Poly Pride Rally focused on communication.
On October 4, 2008 Jenny Block spoke at the Poly Pride Rally in New York City. The rally was part of Poly Pride Weekend, a gathering for polyamorous people, those who maintain multiple loving relationships at the same time. Jenny is the author of Open: Love, Sex and Life in an Open Marriage, which all started here, in her essay, Portrait of an Open Marriage.
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I've been thinking a lot about what I wanted to say to you today. A lot. You're not an easy crowd, you know. First, … Read More
The New York Times covers the key to making an open relationship work.
Those in search of a "a place for people to rediscover non-sexual touch and affection" could find it last Friday in New York City at Polyamorous NYC's Cuddle Party, one of a number of events that made up the 8th annual Poly Pride Weekend.
So, a festival for those who open themselves emotionally and sexually to two or more partners began with a decidedly non-sexual event? Yes. As Tango's polyamory columnists, Jenny Block and Dan Eldridge have pointed out, an open relationship is more about communication than anything else—including sex. The New York Times … Read More