I looked for polyamory communities on the fediverse, this morning. Somehow missed your Polyamory Alberta group, but somehow another user took the initiative and made [email protected]. So we’re off and running, pun intended. Blessings on our communities!

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Today, I published an essay on two recent books: Fifty Years of #Polyamory in America, by Glen W. Olson and Terry Lee Brussel-Rogers, and Polyamorous Elders, by therapist and nurse Kathy Labriola.

I liked both these books, though I think #Polyamorous #Elders is the one we all need to read. It is FASCINATING to read dozens of case histories of polyamorous people entering and navigating their last chapters.

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/How_Polyamorous_People_Find_Happinesss_in_Later_Life

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It's been nearly six months since I published a piece on @medium.me.dm about how social and legal acceptance of polyamorous relationships taking place between consenting adults could potentially change the nature of our economic and social institutions. It still gets new reads everyday, so thought I'd re-share here for those interested. I encourage you to read and share your take: https://medium.com/@swilson4995/polyamory-and-possibility-d588bebbd1ba #polyamory #medium #future #economics

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Pride Corner here in Edmonton is being legally harassed by asshat street preachers. I'm doing a 24hr fundraiser for their GoFundMe legal expenses. 100% of paper print sales will be donated. You pay shipping or pick up.

https://earthskyart.ca/shop

Or just donate https://gofund.me/d698b9ed

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Since it is #PrideMonth here are mah wee flags clockwise frae top left: #Polyamory #Genderfluid #Transgender #Pansexual

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Everyone's relationships look different. Some want all their partners to be interconnected, while others prefer to keep each relationship separate.

So let's take a look at the second of these options, "Parallel #polyamory "

https://www.discoveringpolyamory.com/blog/what-is-parallel-polyamory

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Polyfidelity: A "closed" polyamorous relationship.

It's important to remember that #polyamory doesn't equal being sexually open. Closed, sexually exclusive polyamorous relationships exist and are perfectly valid.

Polyfidelity is very similar to what many people think of as "monogamy" because they think polyamory has to revolve around casual sex.

But just because you love multiple people doesn't mean you necessarily need to be constantly exploring with people outside what you already have.

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Many of us discover #polyamory because of internal reasons. We have more love to share, or we want to experience new things beyond traditional relationships.

But some come to it as a conscious way of throwing off traditional restrictions and making a statement about their political beliefs.

https://www.discoveringpolyamory.com/blog/healthy-reasons-to-be-polyamorous-an-expression-of-political-values

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A wonderful part of #polyamory is that not everyone you date needs to fulfil all your needs. Or even a lot of them.

You can have a partner who only gives you one thing you need in life. As long as that is important to you, you don't have to worry about the fact they will never be your "everything".

I've recently come across some new terms and I'd love to hear from you folks about your different labels and relationship styles.

I've heard "garden party poly" and "sustained, non-escalating poly".

Upcoming Events -

Post your upcoming events, socials, mixers, and gatherings here. Make sure you include date, time, location, and expectations!

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https://mastodon.world/users/discoveringpolyamory/statuses/110507745369035535

Many of us discover #polyamory because of internal reasons. We have more love to share, or we want to experience new things beyond traditional relationships.

But some come to it as a conscious way of throwing off traditional restrictions and making a statement about their political beliefs.

You can have a partner who only gives you one thing you need in life. As long as that is important to you, you don't have to worry about the fact they will never be your "everything".

Discovering Polyamory (@[email protected])

Post a picture of your poly family! Make sure it follows the community rules and let's see those smiles!

We've all been there. Miscommunications, mismanaged expectations, mistresses, and so on. Share a moment when a situation didn't quite turn out the way you expected it to.

Also, let's talk about how you managed the situation. What did you do to resolve the situation and how are you now?

Share a story or experience that made you feel the warm and fuzzies with your partner(s). Please make sure it's something you'd be comfortable reading to your grandmother (if she's cool with this kind of thing)

Thanks for creating this space! I'm excited to see how it grows and to hear Canadian's perspectives on alternative relationship styles!