Polyamory Discovery: Inner Drive or Fate
Interest in polyamory seems to come from a mix of inner fire and cosmic nudge. Some call it innate wiring awakening, where a door naturally opens when someone is ready.
It isn’t magic. Polyamory discovery mirrors a rabbit hole dive. Both start with a curious peek, then spiral into obsession, revelation, and no turning back.
The road of discovery may challenge identity, relationships, and norms.
Sharing feelings, particularly when one might feel shame, is not easy.
But doing the hard thing often has better results
Jealousy can occur in any type of relationship, but it is often an issue discussed in polyamorous relationships.
Exploring Polyamory in Romance Novels
Overruling Judgment
Defending Engagement
Willful Parties
Jealousy is a topic that I find intriguing in romantic relationships.
While doing research as an author, I recently came across this differentiation between cognitive and emotional jealousy. This would be a great concept to explore while developing the motivation behind characters’ motivations.
It’s not about saying one model is better than another. It’s about encouraging a mindset that focuses on being curious, embracing discomfort, confronting assumptions, and investing time and effort. One of the most powerful lessons of polyamory is the dedication to honest self-analysis and open communication. That’s what really sustains love.
If monogamous people spent more time on improving their relationships than bashing the concept of polyamory, divorce rates in the US might not be 40-50%.
Polyamory is the right fit for many. If it works for you, great. If not, that’s fine too.
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