So, while I don't necessarily consider myself poly, see my post on labels, I am certainly open to the possibility. My wife however, has no inclination whatsoever for anything close to that lifestyle.
My wife is an amazing person, very understanding, and has no problem that we all have our own views on life. She is very strict on the matter of relationships, and love, and sees it as being exclusive. She believes there is not a single chance she could ever love someone else to the same extent at which she loves me.
I have discussed this a few times recently, more because it came to light that she would like children and I am currently not able to provide them. From my point of view, it wouldn't be adverse if we were to find an individual who she cared for and we all become a family and etc. etc.... She doesn't see it that way and while I have no problem being her one and only, I do feel I'm not able to live up to her entire vision for her life.
That said, I'm really just looking for any insight from people who have had relationships with someone who was monogamous minded and what struggles they may have run into, advice, etc... I have no intention on leaving her, even if it is her and I until the end of time. I have no intention of 'pushing' any boundaries for fear of pushing a wedge between us, I simply want to ensure I try to avoid any pitfalls I might walk into, or traps that may have been sprung out of a partner's lingering doubt on your commitment to them.
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My wife is an amazing person, very understanding, and has no problem that we all have our own views on life. She is very strict on the matter of relationships, and love, and sees it as being exclusive. She believes there is not a single chance she could ever love someone else to the same extent at which she loves me.
I have discussed this a few times recently, more because it came to light that she would like children and I am currently not able to provide them. From my point of view, it wouldn't be adverse if we were to find an individual who she cared for and we all become a family and etc. etc.... She doesn't see it that way and while I have no problem being her one and only, I do feel I'm not able to live up to her entire vision for her life.
That said, I'm really just looking for any insight from people who have had relationships with someone who was monogamous minded and what struggles they may have run into, advice, etc... I have no intention on leaving her, even if it is her and I until the end of time. I have no intention of 'pushing' any boundaries for fear of pushing a wedge between us, I simply want to ensure I try to avoid any pitfalls I might walk into, or traps that may have been sprung out of a partner's lingering doubt on your commitment to them.
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