My first attempt at having multiple romantic relationships was very rewarding but also a huge commitment in terms of time and emotional energy. I'm not giving up on poly, but I don't know if i can sustain it on a full-time basis, so to speak, but wondering if there might be other options.
I know that some folks in open relationships generally only have sex with each other, but open things up when they are on vacation, or when one of them is on a business trip in another state, or during some sex-positive festival or event, etc. Is there an equivalent in poly circles?
Such as a long-distance relationship with someone that you only see a few times a year, a local friend that you don't have sex with except when you go on vacation together, or a girlfriend/boyfriend that you only spend time with when your spouse (or theirs) is out of town. Provided of course that all parties involved are happy with the arrangement!
I know that some folks in open relationships generally only have sex with each other, but open things up when they are on vacation, or when one of them is on a business trip in another state, or during some sex-positive festival or event, etc. Is there an equivalent in poly circles?
Such as a long-distance relationship with someone that you only see a few times a year, a local friend that you don't have sex with except when you go on vacation together, or a girlfriend/boyfriend that you only spend time with when your spouse (or theirs) is out of town. Provided of course that all parties involved are happy with the arrangement!