Are there two types of poly?

[cyberian11]

Wow....some great points in all three replies. Thank you all, and especially to Sidhe Wolf, who's obviously done the homework!

Downtown Amber, I was reading that thread and another similar one in the forums.

From what I read there and from people I talked to, it seems that a large majority in BDSM has considered polyamory at least once. But only a very small minority actually live in such a relationship.

WyldWyl, there are indeed a lot of 'long-distance' poly relationships, but I think that they fall under what Sidhe Wolf identified as Open Relationships, even if they're limited to one or two people outside the household.

Sidhe Wolf, I was blown away by the breadth and depth of the information you provided. No need for further links, for you've given me plenty to follow-up on. I'm not ready to pursue forming a poly house, but I feel more certain now that such a household is a viable option for me, should the right people enter my life.

ineedneedles, I think Sidhe Wolf would agree that you're describing an open relationship. It bears all the hallmarks: honesty, communication and sexual fulfillment for all concerned. Congratulations to you and yours (or should I say, to Him and His...) for having built a strong and fun-filled relationship.

I've gotten to know some wonderful--even if they are vanilla--poly people at okcupid.com (a free site, like collarme). And, yes, many of them have long unkempt hair, etc <g>

All the best,
Drew