Well, I do see a lot of communication problems here. Many of them stem from instances of, "Oh, I don't want to tell him right now, I'll tell him later." Others stem from instances of, "Oh, I didn't know I felt this way, now what do I do."
I think you're making a tentative venture into poly living, but it has been a turbulent process, and when she says, "I think he is my soulmate and you are not ... It's over, get out." That was a crazy bombshell to throw on you. Did she say it to you like that, in just those words?
Have you talked to her about your need to be primary (co-primary at least)? What is her response?
I am thinking her NRE with this new guy is clouding her sense of reason. It may be that he
*seems* like her primary/soulmate, but that could be chemistry talking in her head. The hierarchy could level off after awhile. It would be good if she could be aware of how strong NRE is, and how much it can affect one's judgment. You need extra time/reassurance from her during this time of upheaval, but she is too excited about the new guy to pay fair notice to your needs.
Re:
"As I continue to pursue poly, she sees it as less of me doing anything to keep us together and more of a possibility. But making plans for us to be together for more than a few hours is not on her books."
I am getting the impression that you need more than a few hours from her? When you tell her so, what is her response?
Re:
"In the last 6 months, I was uncomfortable about what Poly would mean about me and my character. And finally realized that parts of society will shun, parts will not care and parts will embrace."
Good realization. You can't go by society's assessment of your character, because society won't make a consistent assessment. More importantly, only you know the intents and motives that are driving you. That's what your character is really based on.
Re (from
Post #9):
"She doesn't want me really talking to him directly because of the hurt feelings I have. She is concerned I will ruin her relationship with him."
This is a Big Problem, and needs to be addressed soon. She needs to get whatever level of reassurance she needs from you that you'll "play nice" when you meet with this other guy, and then the family meeting needs to take place: you, her, and him.
Re:
"I will keep working on compersion and communication skills. It's the only way it will work."
Agreed.