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Originally Posted by lustylearning  I guess what I'm really amazed by is the fact that a couple could deal long-term with all the foibles of another two people. |
Tell me about it. This is the hardest part for us. One of our poly partners in a very volatile person. But the work, and occasional drama, is very much worth it to us.
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Originally Posted by lustylearning Thanks for sharing that. I wonder though, in light of this, what the difference is between a poly relationship and a swinging relationship with a couple you care deeply for. Perhaps they're just different points on the same continuum? |
I think the difference is often limited to the terminology that doesn't make some people uncomfortable. In my opinion, if there is love, it is poly. If you are maintaining a close and sexual relationship with someone other than your spouse, and you feel love for that person, you are polyamorous. Again, in my opinion, some people don't want to see themselves that way. So they just reject the label.