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Old 11-03-2008, 12:32 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Default Re: Polyamory - a passing fancy or a new trend?

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Originally Posted by acorn42047 View Post
What would we be called if we wanted to bring another into our relationship? At the begining by definition you can't be a polyamorist because you don't know if you love the other person. Not because I need a label but what are you called while your looking? What if your not looking for another to fall in love with?

I think if you're open to having an emotional attachment with a third party (or more), you are polyamorous even if you haven't yet met someone.

A book I really like is The Ethical Slut. I found it helped me clarify things in my head.
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