Public Service Announcement from All of your Polyamorous People in your life
Yes, I’m polyamorous. No, it’s not just a sex thing. If that’s all you think it is… that says more about you than me.
Yes, I’m still a whole human being with a full range of emotions. That includes joy, love, connection… and yeah, sometimes jealousy too.
No, it’s not cheating. Cheating requires lying. Polyamory requires honesty. Learn the difference.
No, I don’t have a “favorite.” Different people, different connections, different dynamics. It’s not a competition.
No, I’m not trying to date you AND your partner as a package deal. And no, I’m not automatically interested just because I’m poly. Relax.
Yes, I believe someone can love more than one person. Not halfway. Not diluted. Fully.
Yes, it requires communication, boundaries, and emotional intelligence. More than most people are used to, actually.
No, it’s not for everyone. And that’s okay. What’s not okay is projecting your discomfort onto others.
No, you don’t have to understand it to respect it.
Yes, people do this ethically, consensually, and happily every day.
I’m still going to exist whether you “agree” with it or not.