Unable to load image

Protip: For an economical alternative to maids and nannies, consider adding a poly girl with low self-esteem to your household staff.

https://slate.com/advice/2024/06/dating-couple-poly-relationship-chores-dear-prudence-advice.html

Dear Prudence,

Last year, I became involved in my first poly relationship with a couple, Frank and Linda. To be honest, my attraction was mostly to Frank, but I decided to give this relationship a chance even though Linda was always a bit more distant with me. We settled into a routine. Frank and Linda have a daughter, Marcie, and because of my schedule, I've been able to pick up Marcie from school and help around the house a bit. I felt like we were a family. Recently, Frank and Linda brought someone else, Chelsea, into the relationship. As a result, I've been sidelined.

I still pick up Marcie from school and help around the house, but otherwise, Frank and Linda spend very little time with me. I feel both of them, most of all Linda, are more attracted to Chelsea and like her better. I resent Chelsea a lot. When I brought this up, they accused me of being “needy” and “close-minded.” I feel betrayed, but this is my first poly relationship and I worry that maybe they are right that I'm looking at this the wrong way. I don't want to be a “clingy” girlfriend. On the other hand, if all I'm doing is vacuuming and running errands for Frank and Linda, I don't think that's a real relationship. I don't even know how to discuss this with them again as the one time I did they blew me off.

—Trapped In a Love Square

63
Jump in the discussion.

No email address required.

this is my first poly relationship and I worry that maybe they are right

:marseyfacepalm:

If this girl had been born in normal times maybe she would have been taught to avoid this kind of thing.

Jump in the discussion.

No email address required.

I knew a girl who entered into a poly thing, and she wasn't particularly attractive. When she'd meet with this couple to hook up, she'd sleep on a mat at the foot of the bed. If that's not part of your thing, you should probably just find an ugly person you can have to yourself.

Jump in the discussion.

No email address required.

:turtoiseshush: Shhh! Shut up shut up!

You want me to have to pick up my own kids from daycare or what? I stfg if I have to drive Bracelyn to her soccer practice this Thursday I will destroy the one good knee you have left.

Jump in the discussion.

No email address required.

You want me to have to pick up my own kids from daycare or what?

i thought you were 6 5 finance trust fund blue eyes or whatever, just hire a real nanny

bonus: you can get one that's not fat, so she'll be a better role model for bracelyn

Jump in the discussion.

No email address required.

Link copied to clipboard
Action successful!
Error, please refresh the page and try again.