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On OkCupid there was a "Polyamory test"... I think it was directed to newbies. Anyway, one of the questions was along the lines of:

What is the purpose of polyamory?

One of the answers:

So that co-dependent or mistreated/abused people can fulfill the desperate need to be loved by anyone and everyone.

LOL! How close to the truth. Every time I get into a poly scene with someone(s), I end up thinking, "These people are so damaged." And/or, "That person has some fucking ISH," and/or, "This is so hot yet so unhealthy."

The exception being Uriah. He's a super emotional Cancer that never wants to let his lovers be away from him. *Swoon*

For me, I described it years ago (about Spawnsong/Amariah) that once I fall over the threshold of being in love with one person, my heart is full of love that spills onto others.

But I don't think I want to act on that anymore. It feels a little bitter and defeatist to say that, though. I believe in poly! I think Halah even jealously texted me once, "Enjoy your polyamory." The pure number of fucked up individuals in Portland trying to be "poly" is honestly turning me away from the whole idea, at least as an initial premise. Alas.

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