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Polyamory/Expert Profile
Expertise
I will answer questions on the subject of Polyamory, including Polyfidelity and other variations.
Experience in the area
I "came out" as poly in 1997, though I've felt my poly side strongly for a couple decades longer than that.
Organizations
I am the founder of PAARC, the Polyamory Awareness & Acceptance Ribbon Campaign. I have also belonged to two local poly organizations.
What do you like about this subject?
For me, polyamory is the only "natural" type of loving relationship paradigm. I honestly don't understand how people can "turn off" the ability to love others when they're in a relationship. Polyamory is about freedom... not sexual freedom, but emotional freedom.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to see the day when poly relationships are not as stigmatized as they currently are.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wife | 02/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. That was the answer I ..... |
| Reluctant | 12/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very well thought out answer covering many ..... |
| bappa | 07/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kim | 06/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jessie | 06/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Mr. Wales! This was very ..... |
Recent Answers from Vincent M. Wales
2012-02-11 I think I am addicted to women:
Tyler: I can tell you flat out that, no, polyamory is not for you. Polyamory is not for cheaters. It is not for "playas." Actual poly people, once they learn this about you, will steer clear of you
2012-02-08 Polygamist and Monogamist Marriage:
Let me begin with a caveat. Defining what is or is not polyamory is a difficult venture, at best. There are any number of variations on the poly theme. There are also plenty of people out there who
2012-01-19 from mono to poly:
After a thorough search of the AllExperts rules, it appears that I don't have the ability to do this. An Expert here has the ability to change a private question to a public one (so as to make the reply
2012-01-18 from mono to poly:
Rob: First, thank you for sharing your story with me. And I'm sorry you've been going through some difficult times. To answer your ultimate question: no, I don't personally know any poly relationships
2011-12-28 Unsure if I'm polyamorous:
Dear Reluctant: (I feel like Dear Abby when I open replies like that.) First, my sympathy to you and your husband regarding his chronic illness. Having recently been diagnosed with one, myself,
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