Category Archives: polyamory 101

Am I Ready for Polyamory?

Have you been considering polyamory?  Wondering where you want to go with your relationships?  Do you wonder if you’re really ready to take the leap? If you’re wondering, that’s good.  It means you’re thinking.  Mama Java approves of thinking about … Continue reading

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The Partner Data File

We all like to do things that make our partners happy. It’s part of the fun of a relationship. A friend of mine is dating a new person. That person’s spouse had kept a file for many years on things … Continue reading

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Who Do You Love Best?

A good friend of mine and I were discussing the new Dr. Who series and some of the socio-political issues, when we had an interesting and rather telling conversation. Now, we’re both poly. That becomes important to the conversation. I … Continue reading

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But that Disqualifies ME!!!

There’s been a few discussions going around various polyamory communities talking about relationship rules, tastes in physiques, and a lot of other things. Part of the discussion will invariably involve why some standard or another is wrong. When you dig … Continue reading

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Stupid Poly Tricks

Polyamorous people, while we’re supposed to be smarter, more loving, more together and all that nonsense…. Well, we’re not. I wanted to compile a list of Stupid Poly Tricks. You know, dumb shit I’ve seen people do in the name … Continue reading

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Should You Have a Group Marriage?

Should you have a group marriage or multi-adult household? No. Surprised? Really, there’s no reason to be. I do not consider group living The Ideal Way to Live. Oh, yes, it can suit people and and there are many that … Continue reading

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Back to Basics

In any physical art you study, be it dance, martial arts, swimming, or team sport, one day, you’ll go to class or practice and the coach/teacher will announce with an evil gleam to the eyes, “We’re drilling the basics today.” … Continue reading

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