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Tag: polyamory

  • Image representing post: Polyam Lingo

    Polyam Lingo

    Dr. Doe vlogged about polyamorous terminology and Dan learned a thing or two.

    Read more (44 words)

    • Repost
    • posted 5 March, 2021
  • (Specimen) 2021 census form on which Ruth declares that she cohabits with both a husband AND a partner.

    Hey ONS: This Is Not A Mistake

    Last census, Dan and his family had to fill the paper version to work-around monogamy-centric validations on the digital versions. The Office of National Statistics have had 10 years to fix the bug... do you reckon they've managed?

    Read more (277 words)

    • Article
    • 4 comments
    • posted 2 March, 2021
  • Image representing post: The Varieties of Intimate Relationship

    The Varieties of Intimate Relationship

    The Information Is Beautiful folks have made an infographic showing how different kinds of relationships relate to one another. It's a relationship-relationship diagram!

    Read more (81 words)

    • Repost
    • posted 24 February, 2021
  • Relationship to proposer question with 'spouse' option but not 'living with partner'.

    Confused.com Confuses Me

    Confused.com's user interface makes Dan cry when he tries to comparison-shop car insurance. Here's why.

    Read more - about 7 minutes (1431 words)

    • Article
    • 6 comments
    • posted 15 January, 2021
  • Having Kids In Our Poly Triad by Sara Valta title showing picture of two men and a woman hugging the outline of a baby

    Having Kids In Our Poly Triad by Sara Valta






    Sara’s back! You might remember a couple of years ago she’d shared with us a comic on her first year in a polyamory! We’re happy to have her back with a slice of life and a frank n’ real conversation about having kids in her Poly Triad relationship.

    This sort of wholesome loving chat is …

    Read more (112 words)

    • Repost
    • posted 6 January, 2021
  • A shooting target with a great many holes.

    New Blood Donation Rules Better, I Suppose

    The rules for NHS blood donation have changed to be more-inclusive, especially of men who have sex with men. But the collateral damage is that Dan's partner now CAN'T give blood!

    Read more - about 3 minutes (541 words)

    • Article
    • 15 comments
    • posted 14 December, 2020
  • Image representing post: Human Tapestry - Episode 1

    Human Tapestry - Episode 1

    Dan features in the inaugural episode of a new podcast about the diversity of human experience of relationships, sexuality, attraction, and the like.

    Read more (317 words)

    • Repost
    • 5 comments
    • posted 29 June, 2020
  • Image representing post: 'There's zero evidence that it's worse for children'

    'There's zero evidence that it's worse for children'

    Yet another article showing that - except for the bigotry of other people - there are no downsides to being a child of polyamorous parents.

    Read more (155 words)

    • Repost
    • posted 6 February, 2020
  • We're moving from Stage 2 to Stage 3 polyamory

    Alan M. cites Leanna Wolfe's claim that we're moving, culturally-speaking, from the second to the third phase of the polyamory movement.

    Read more (226 words)

    • Repost
    • posted 24 April, 2019
  • Image representing post: "You Me Her" Season 4 premiers, and other polyamory on TV

    "You Me Her" Season 4 premiers, and other polyamory on TV

    The "polyromantic comedy" series You Me Her opens its fourth season tonight (Tuesday April 9) at 10 on AT&T's Audience Network. There is no other show like it on television.

    Season 1 was about a troubled couple who, independently, fell for the same third person by way of comic flukes: a novelty gimmick. But creator/producer John …

    Read more (184 words)

    • Repost
    • posted 9 April, 2019
  • Eagle1 webcam showing Starr with Valor I and Valor II

    Bald Eagle Trio Seen Taking Turns Caring For Eggs In Illinois Refuge



    Something fascinating is happening in a nest in Illinois.
    Two male bald eagles have been spotted helping a female bald eagle keep the eggs in the nest warm.






    But bald eagles are normally very territorial. Bald eagle pairs are also monogamous. So this nest, on the Upper Mississippi …

    Read more (196 words)

    • Repost
    • posted 30 March, 2019
  • A Little Poly Story

    A Little Poly Story by Danielle Corsetto



    Oh Joy Sex Toy

    Read more - about 1 minutes (4 words)

    • Repost
    • posted 12 March, 2019
  • JTA and Annabel looking into a cabinet at the British Museum.

    Happy Metamour Appreciation Day, JTA

    JTA and Dan would be friends anyway, but having a partner-in-common has given them the opportunity to be closer still. Dan shares some of their history together.

    Read more (417 words)

    • Article
    • posted 27 February, 2019
  • John points to Arthur, our car

    Hello, Friendly Insurance Salesman!

    After a long chat with a car insurance salesman, Dan says thanks. Also: sorry.

    Read more (434 words)

    • Article
    • 4 comments
    • posted 6 February, 2019
  • Partner's husband dropped car at garage. Garage calls me to say it's ready.

    "My partner will pick it up," I say.
    "The other guy said his wife would pick it up?" they reply.

    Pause.

    "Yeah, that's right."

    #awkward #polyamory #moment

    Read more (40 words)

    • Note
    • posted 25 January, 2019

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