717: Coming Out as Polyamorous to My Family | Feedback Friday
Aug 26, 2022
Dive into the complexities of coming out as polyamorous to your conservative family. Discover practical strategies for fostering open dialogue while navigating family dynamics. The conversation also tackles the struggles of gaining an education without traditional schooling and overcoming gambling addiction, emphasizing the need for support and rebuilding trust. Hear about the emotional challenges of living with a partner and her daughter while juggling personal well-being. This insightful discussion offers valuable insights and advice for navigating modern relationships.
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Coming Out Polyamorously
Prepare for potential negative reactions from traditional families when disclosing polyamory.
Focus on introducing your partner and acknowledging the relationship, not on advocating for polyamory.
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Managing Expectations with Family
Manage expectations and consider compromises, like initially introducing your partner as a friend.
Be patient with your parents' adjustment process; their acceptance may take time.
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Throuple's Expectations
The throuple should discuss their expectations regarding family acceptance.
They should determine if their relationship can thrive without parental approval.
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While you're in the most fulfilling relationship of your life, how do you let your fairly conservative family know it's not quite what they'd consider traditional? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
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How do you let your straight-laced family in on the fact that you're in a fulfilling, polyamorous relationship with two other people you love dearly?
You're a teenager whose parents never allowed you to go to public school, but they never homeschooled you, either. How can you be expected to make it in the outside world and improve yourself without an education?
You recently lost your battle with a gambling addiction and blew far more money than you had. Two questions: are there legitimate debt relief companies, and how can you build positive habits to make you more resistant to your unhealthier impulses?
Inviting your girlfriend and her daughter to live with you has turned into a nightmare. If you break up with her, you have to face the guilt of throwing a depressed single mother with a suicidal daughter out of your house and deal with the emotional pain of losing someone you care about. But are you being fair to yourself if you remain in this relationship?
Your evangelical ex left you because his faith has convinced him that your gay relationship is a sin, but now he wants you back — even though he still holds these beliefs. Is there any scenario where this could actually work?
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