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Post by d murphy on Jun 20, 2012 23:06:10 GMT -5
i have no plans to ever introduce Wanda.
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Post by Micah on Jun 21, 2012 14:13:29 GMT -5
What did you mean by this: "Also, I want to point out that despite the reputation they have, polyamorous or polygamous relationships are not always abusive."
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Post by d murphy on Jun 21, 2012 22:43:35 GMT -5
looking at the persecution of most polygamous relationships, i think there's a huge perception that men in those relationships abuse their wives. it's also fairly rare to see polyamorous relationships involving more men than women, which contributes to a perception of men in such relationships being selfish and women undervaluing themselves. so although i certainly think this can happen (and unfortunately occassionally does happen). i just wanted to say i don't think it always happens.
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Post by janiceoly on Jul 5, 2012 23:01:50 GMT -5
As a polyamorous bisexual, I like that you are reminding readers that bisexuality is not necessarily all about sex, but I regret that the storyline and the comments below the comic encourage that perception that polyamory is all about sex.
My husband and I met at social activities in a group where most people are polyamorous. I dated a couple of other people while dating him, and could still be dating if I had the energy for it. (Chronic depression sucks most of my energy for the last couple of years.)
My husband met a terrific woman last year, and they started dating with my blessing. They are just as committed to each other as many monogamous couples who are dating long-term. When we move next year for him to start graduate school, she plans to move too. They support each other and share many common interests. She and I are friends.
I know other polyamorous people locally who have sustained multiple long-term loving relationships, some for over 10 years. Some polyamorous people have casual sex, some don't, just like with monogamous people who are not in a sexually exclusive relationship.
I've probably gone on long enough, though I am happy to talk more about either bisexuality or polyamory.
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Post by d murphy on Jul 8, 2012 23:26:21 GMT -5
yeah, i'm not the most knowledgeable about poly relationships. when writing this plot i had some awareness that steven and brianna would come off fairly negatively but i don't intend them as examples of a particular lifestyle. they're just people. i want to say being poly is not always a negative thing (though all relationships can be, and statistically monogamous heterosexual relationships are probably the worst offenders though i have no research on hand to back up this theory (though i'm sure someone could find some, the divorce rate alone has to be the highest)), but as it's not really something i'm that interested in exploring personally, i don't have much to comment on beyond that.
i realize poly relationships aren't all about sex (though sex is a huge component of brianna, steve, and wanda's relationship). ultimately i think they're about intimacy and can only work with strong communication, and having three people has the potential to have both more people working together or more missed opportunities. it's overall a personal choice just like many of the ideas presented in the comic.
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