#type: poly

[memes-ironic-queer-iconic]

I'm trying to prove to my friend that being LGBTQ+ isn't smth rare and there's a lot of us but some of us are still closeted

INTERACT IF UR LGBTQ+

LET'S SHOW OTHERS THAT THEY AREN'T ALONE

Allies interact too!

[trannytheophage]

So my hot take with all the poly stuff is that very very few people are as purely monogamous as they claim they are. Compulsory monogamy and monogamy brain are real bitches to work through, but I think there's benefit in examining that.

Truly no judgement but have a think to yourself, chances are there are at least a few scenarios where you'd be willing to stretch away from the top left of that spectrum. Threesomes, fwb, deep emotional bonds with people your life would be incomplete without.

Just have a think yeah?

[polyglamory]

[inkyscrolls]

I like this.

I got referred to as a “girlfriend-in-law” today.

And now I will accept no other term. Fuck being a metamour. This is so much funnier.

This also means I have a boyfriend-in-law, a girlfriend-in-law, and a girlfriend-in-law-in-law.

[greyhoundone]

[nabi-unveiled]

I haven't talked enough about Two Husbands, One Wife. Because really, what do you say about perfection? It feels like any words I offer cannot do it justice.

I pretty much hold my breath every episode and pray to the show gods that they don't ruin the absolutely beautiful thing they've created.

And so far...as of episode 7...they haven't.

Because every episode has built on the idea that it really takes all THREE of them to make this relationship work. The framing reinforces this with frequent triangle shots (and even triangle dialogue). There must be a connection between all points, and no point is more important than the other. Every person is essential.

Because while Takuzo may be the "responsible" one, he's rigid in his ways.

And while Mia is the realist who easily speaks her mind and expresses what she wants, it can make her very focused on herself.

They already tried it with just the two of them. It didn't work.

And Mia and Shinpei have already tried it with just the two of them too. It doesn't work.

Because they struggle with managing responsibility on their own.

They are willing to do the work, but they need someone to guide them with structure and remind them the laundry exists. I feel that.

And although Shinpei is a free spirit who really brings "joy" to everything he does...

With just Mia, he still feels a bit insecure and not quite good enough.

And with a younger boyfriend that has so many fans, Mia can sometimes feels insecure too.

As the men have developed and taken their relationship further.

Takuzo is able to affirm Shinpei and give him the words he needs to hear.

And Shinpei's earnest and sweet nature is able to break through Takuzo's walls to help him see that his rigidity can have consequences.

His infectious energy pushes Takuzo to go places he wouldn't otherwise and encourages him to try new things.

But both men recognize that they NEED Mia.

She holds them together.

Because she's the one who can express words and speak her mind easily.

Who will make the first move when things get difficult.

And push them to make the necessary decisions.

Because they're a throuple. And no (good) relationship exists without all three of them.

Bonus: There's food symbolism (even more than I mention here). Be still my beating heart.

Mia is gyoza.

Takuzo is curry.

And it's best when the chef (Shinpei) serves both.

[peonyb]

I dunno if anyone has asked this, but i was curious if we would see a possible poly relationship in the story?

Hey! I’m not sure. I considered it way back when, but now I don’t know who it would work with. Since the MC is the only one Anle has ever been drawn to, I think they would struggle to accept that the MC has room in their heart for anyone else. Venali is too jealous. Welling is too possessive (I’m sorry to tell you all this way lol). The only two I could see a poly route working with is Em and Triv and Em has already expressed a fleeting interest in Triv during orientation. The only problem is that Em is so.. Em. I think the only way it could really work is if the MC is on their “good” romance path. I don’t know! I have to give it some more thought.

[teague-broski]

noname i am going to eat you. im gonna take a bite out of you. and then i shall eat all of your art. absorb your supernatural powers. watch your back/j

Couple Goal yall, also you woke them up/j

I dunno why but either something woke em up, or hyde woke up first then decided to distured lanyon beuty sleep, because hyde is hyde, and he like to be a menaces to society i think...

I also doodle them getting maried teehee, look at their ring

Also here's an animation i did, Just testing shit out, like um probably wont finish this tho

[imgae-insertshockedgasps-16]

when i learned what "cheating" in a relationship was when I was a kid i was very concerned and confused. i said smth like "but why don't they just ask permission and then they're allowed?"

anyway i'm an aspec poly trans man now

[night-market-if]

I also am in my 30s and keep hoping your anons are simply young. I'm sorry to hear your friends and co-workers weren't any better. Like geeze, my ex cheated on me and weirdly enough it wasn't with Angelina Jolie OR his video game wife, lol. And no, attraction to other human beings or fictional beings isn't a sign of anything other than 'having a sex drive,' something the majority of humans have. Anyway, I've really enjoyed your games. Your writing itself and the worldbuilding are simply wonderful and I particularly enjoy the poly relationships because it's really difficult to find ones that have depth and complexity even approaching something realistic, but you've managed it twice over, so thank you, thank you! :)

I have been searching for poly books lately because I am realizing how much there is no representation in the market that is not one of those rippling bicep romance novel covers. And even those are true poly. WOW is the fantasy section lacking in that. I'm over here about ready to write a full poly novel and try and get it published. That's going to end up being my side project after my current novel is done.

[blairelythere]

What's more attractive than a partner who "lets you" infodump to them?

One who asks to be infodumped to. One who tries their very hardest to involve themselves in the fixations you're neurotic about.

Nothing says ~I love you~ like having your hobbies taken seriously 💛

[tanukicait]

Decided I’m gonna go to a queer craft meet up this Sunday!! I’m really fricken scared but I wanna meet new people and make more friends!!! I do feel like I’m gimme explode though haha but it’s worth a shot?

I’m gonna bring my gundam tcg stuff with me and as for a craft project uhhhh probably building one of my gundams haha

[sapphic-dice]

Each time I come out as something… the reaction of my immediate family gets worse.

Trans and lesbian… took time… but they’re very supportive.

Otherkin… they dismissive but are passive about. Think I’m just a fairy furry. That’s fine.

Poly… varyingly they don’t like it. Ranging from reluctant acceptance, not talking about and ignoring it, and visceral hatred.

Yeah… I’m never coming out as plural… that would go… horribly. I don’t wanna live with my family long term. But I don’t wanna lose them completely. Neither of us do.

[aroacesafeplaceforall]

Spotted at my local market

[cascadianights]

I dont think wondering about different paths your life could've taken makes you guilty or wrong in any way! I think its a natural part of any relationship and life. Im also poly and have been happily in a relationship with one person for years, it's as natural as anything else - having the capacity for more doesn't mean Always Actively pursuing it.

I also think being poly and in a monogamous relationship isn't about holding yourself back - its about navigating the world and relationships as a poly person, even if you dont want to pursue another relationship. Looking at relationship hierarchies/escalators differently, having different boundaries around what you 'are and aren't Allowed To Do' moving through the world or having interest in others, having openness and direct communication in your relationship if you ever decide you DO want something different and that not being seen as a sudden Attack or "where could this Posssssibly have come from" betrayal by your partner bc they understand your worldview and how you see relationships.

I am bi and poly. My spouse is bi and not poly. I am perfectly happy and content being in a monogamous relationship with my spouse and wouldn’t trade it for anything else in the world.

I feel happy and secure in my identity, and I hate when people imply that poly people can’t be happy in monogamous relationships without holding back a part of themselves. However, I feel kind of as if I’ve skipped out on a window of experimentation that I could have experienced if my life went a slightly different direction. I feel guilty thinking about that but sometimes my mind wanders. Is this ok? Is this normal? Am I being a hypocrite somehow?

thank you for sharing! the answer is if you are happy, then thats ok.