Making Polyamory Work The Heart Wants What it Wants
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Apr 25, 2023 Exploring the challenges and limitations of polyamorous relationships, discussing the destructive power of love, weighing the dilemma of polyamory in a monogamous relationship, and reflecting on accepting reality and honoring love.
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Polyamory Risks with Mental Health
- A monogamous client in love with a second person sought advice on introducing polyamory to their current partner.
- Libby warned this could be disastrous due to the partner's fragile mental health.
Polyamory Has Real Limits
- Polyamory doesn't eliminate all relationship limitations, and some situations have complex constraints.
- Real-life factors like parenting, mental health, and lifestyle differences often restrict relationship possibilities.
Beware Misusing 'Heart Wants What It Wants'
- The phrase "the heart wants what it wants" is often misused to justify harmful actions.
- Real love should not blindly justify destructive choices or dismiss others’ boundaries.