Category: Personal Stories
May 18, 2012
Love and Marriage
I just registered my intent to marry my partner in the UK, coincidently around the time when the state I used to live in, North Carolina, banned same sex marriage in the state via Amendment One. In addition, I'm attending ...
May 2, 2012
One Man, Two Women? You’re Doing It Wrong
If you’ve read any of my previous articles for Polytical, you’ll possibly be somewhat confused by this title. “But Isobel!” I hear you say, “Aren’t you part of a triad of one man and two women?” Yes! Yes I am. ...
April 16, 2012
I’m Poly ‘Cos I’m Better
This is an addendum to my old article entitled "I'm Better 'Cos I'm Poly". I don't entirely want to retract my previous statements because I do feel that being in an non-mainstream culture still creates defensiveness when trying to explain ...
March 26, 2012
Organising Poly Speed Dating UK
So, I co-ran the first every Poly Speed Dating in the UK. It was quite an evening, but for myself and Ludi the whole thing kicked off around late October last year, when Ludi was in San Francisco making friends ...
March 19, 2012
On Being Insecure
It takes a while, and maybe a bit of pointing out before you realise it, but I think there's a huge contradiction within the Poly community. When I was just starting out and going to a lot of events, I ...
March 15, 2012
So, How Was Poly Speed Dating?
I've often started event reviews by saying that I wasn't sure what to expect. This uncertainty could be exciting as a chance for new experiences and flexibility in imagination. The lack of information could also mean wouldn't know if it ...
March 12, 2012
Challenging Challenges (part 1)
We polyamorous and other ethically non-monogamous folks are used to being criticised, challenged and questioned about our love styles. It's an inevitable part of being a member of a minority group, especially one which has had so little publicity until ...
March 9, 2012
(It’s not just) About The Sex
"You're poly? Awesome! Want to fuck?" Don't you just love it when someone asks this question? My favourite part is the incredulity when I say that, actually, no, I'm not interested but thank you very much for the offer. I'm sure this ...
March 1, 2012
Gambling with Assumptions
I'm a bit of a gambler, I've discovered. Actually, we all are. We all engage in a rather risky, yet potentially very rewarding gamble several times a day. We can either thoroughly enjoy ourselves playing this game of chance, or ...
February 24, 2012
Independent Women and Fairytale Endings
I had a realisation almost a year ago which shook my down to my soul. It took a long time to come to terms with and challenged a large portion of my self-identity. Now I look back on it, it ...
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