AlbertaRaven
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I’m Raven and I’ve been lurking around these parts for ages—2 years at least—without posting. Reading Elemental’s story has made me want to write my own. Hence, this blog! I like the exercise of writing and I don’t get to have too many conversations about poly and sex stuff so this should be a good place for me to jabber on. Comments are very welcome, thank you.
My current situation is pretty great. I’m seeing a fellow in a ‘non-monogamous, non-committed’ way. I’m not actively looking for other partners, nor is he, but I am definitely open to that. I guess what I consider myself doing at present is solo poly. I like it a lot because it strongly encourages me to be open and honest with my fellow, James, and it enables me to continue my connection with Elemental without feeling guilty.
I’ve been seeing James for only a few months and I think we are still in NRE. The first blush has worn away but we are still excited when we get to see one another. He’s got a 3-year-old boy, Alex. I like to joke that I share custody of James with his son; when he doesn’t have Alex, I get to see him. The times when he does have Alex I have been spending alone or with pals, although I do often think about fitting another lover into that time because I want to have more sex. I am not motivated to go looking, though.
My fledgling career is fulfilling and quite promising. I’m happy at work. I just moved in with a long time girl pal, Helen, and I’m happy at home as well. I often feel guilty about sharing my happy feelings with people because I know I’m extremely lucky and most people have more stressors and worries than I do. That’ll be another good reason to keep a blog, I suppose: to be able to share my happy life without the guilt.
I think that’s about it for an introduction. Work, romantic life, personal life…oh yeah, I like to run and I’m 30. I like my city and try and stay engaged with local arts. I play boardgames and videogames with my friends for fun, and drink. I’m kinda silly at times and my worst quality, despite the fact that I’ve been working on it for a long time, is that I’m judgmental and forget to sympathize with people. I’ve had lots of poly experiences and most are what I’d call successful. Even the Triad of Doom and Despair I had probably wasn’t permanently scarring (I hope) and did teach me lots about poly and myself.
Part of my goal for this blog is for it to be honest and well-rounded. Yeah, life is cool now but I have issues too. I want to express both the positive and negative parts of life without getting too extreme one way or the other. That way, when I'm feeling extreme, I can re-read my blog to balance myself.
Tune in next time for: Raven’s everyday boring but nice life with James, with guest appearances by some couples at a swingers’ club!
Raven
My current situation is pretty great. I’m seeing a fellow in a ‘non-monogamous, non-committed’ way. I’m not actively looking for other partners, nor is he, but I am definitely open to that. I guess what I consider myself doing at present is solo poly. I like it a lot because it strongly encourages me to be open and honest with my fellow, James, and it enables me to continue my connection with Elemental without feeling guilty.
I’ve been seeing James for only a few months and I think we are still in NRE. The first blush has worn away but we are still excited when we get to see one another. He’s got a 3-year-old boy, Alex. I like to joke that I share custody of James with his son; when he doesn’t have Alex, I get to see him. The times when he does have Alex I have been spending alone or with pals, although I do often think about fitting another lover into that time because I want to have more sex. I am not motivated to go looking, though.
My fledgling career is fulfilling and quite promising. I’m happy at work. I just moved in with a long time girl pal, Helen, and I’m happy at home as well. I often feel guilty about sharing my happy feelings with people because I know I’m extremely lucky and most people have more stressors and worries than I do. That’ll be another good reason to keep a blog, I suppose: to be able to share my happy life without the guilt.
I think that’s about it for an introduction. Work, romantic life, personal life…oh yeah, I like to run and I’m 30. I like my city and try and stay engaged with local arts. I play boardgames and videogames with my friends for fun, and drink. I’m kinda silly at times and my worst quality, despite the fact that I’ve been working on it for a long time, is that I’m judgmental and forget to sympathize with people. I’ve had lots of poly experiences and most are what I’d call successful. Even the Triad of Doom and Despair I had probably wasn’t permanently scarring (I hope) and did teach me lots about poly and myself.
Part of my goal for this blog is for it to be honest and well-rounded. Yeah, life is cool now but I have issues too. I want to express both the positive and negative parts of life without getting too extreme one way or the other. That way, when I'm feeling extreme, I can re-read my blog to balance myself.
Tune in next time for: Raven’s everyday boring but nice life with James, with guest appearances by some couples at a swingers’ club!
Raven