It can help to have a friend who is in the same stages as you to bounce ideas with and commiserate etc...
You know - a FRIEND as opposed to a mentor...
Seriously - Poly folk are few and far between it seems - you two should at least chat a bit
Maryland here too. Married guy looking fro friends and seeking answers to lifes questions. Wife and I are more open then Poly I think, but trying to figure that out. Would love to hear more from all the locals. Just drop me a line.