Science of Poly

Out With the Old

Whether or not you ascribe to New Year’s resolutions, it’s hard not to do a brief evaluation of the state of your life compared to where it was at the beginning of last year when the new year rolls around. Of utmost importance to many of us is the state of our relationships, particularly those… Continue reading Out With the Old

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Tales From the Field

Sometimes I feel almost obligated to be dating. I am not monogamous. I write about non-monogamy. Am I less credible if I only have one partner? Of course, the answer is no. Regardless, every few months I try to put some effort into meeting potential new romantic partners. I tidy up my online profile, add… Continue reading Tales From the Field

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Celebrating the Holidays with Bells and Bows

Four weeks is a long time. I’ve done long distance before. My ex-husband and I did it for two years. It was different. Every night we’d talk on the phone. I spent my free time doing school work and watching TV because I hadn’t figured out masturbation yet which blows my mind now. We never… Continue reading Celebrating the Holidays with Bells and Bows

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How Not To Make Me Fall in Love

The importance of knowing what you want in a relationship and noticing when someone is not on the same page cannot be overstated. A few years ago, I met T.J. the D.J. on OKCupid. I’d been online dating for a couple weeks and was going on several dates a week. T.J. the D.J. was, among… Continue reading How Not To Make Me Fall in Love

Science of Poly

A Secret on a Bookshelf

A few months ago, my partner and I stumbled upon an estate sale on our way back from looking at potential houses to rent. Like all estate sales, the inhabitants’ possessions were up for grabs to the lowest bidder, often displayed where said possession had been for decades. Everything from decorative broaches missing beads to… Continue reading A Secret on a Bookshelf

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Love in the Time of Jazz

I recently stumbled upon a show called Z: The Beginning of Everything (there will be spoilers). The series is about the tumultuous relationship between Zelda Fitzgerald and her husband the late, great F. Scott Fitzgerald.  Of his, or should I say their work, I’ve only read The Great Gatsby. I’m enamored by the roaring 20s.… Continue reading Love in the Time of Jazz

Catch and Release

Two and a half years ago I got this crazy idea in my head to write a book. I'd found myself unexpectedly single and wondered if there was a better way to experience romantic relationships. There are plenty books about love and dating out there already but unfortunately many are written with outdated perspectives and… Continue reading

Catch and Release

Catch & Release: How I Used Science to Hack My Love Life Update

Two and a half years ago I got this crazy idea in my head to write a book. I'd found myself unexpectedly single and wondered if there was a better way to experience romantic relationships. There are plenty books about love and dating out there already but unfortunately many are written with outdated perspectives and… Continue reading Catch & Release: How I Used Science to Hack My Love Life Update