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Expert Profile: Vincent M. Wales

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.

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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
Prestige Points: 8482
Knowledge   9.97   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.89   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.91   Best of the best
Politeness   9.97   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
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145
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User Comments
Thank you greatly. You've helped me a lot by what you've said. I rated you ten for everything. I also will keep you updated with it all, because
(Isa on 08/16/08)
Thanks so much for all your advice! Much thinking to do now.
(Claire on 08/06/08)
Dear Mr.Wales, Thank you for your insight. I really appreciate your help, and will be using your advice as I sort this out. I think what I really n
(Clementine on 07/25/08)
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Recent Answers from Vincent M. Wales
2008-09-21  Confused about my feelings. I would agree with you... I don't think jealousy is the issue, here. Reading this as you've presented it, it seems to me that the real issue is your boyfriend's lack of respect for your wishes. I think...
2008-08-16  Urgent Time Frame: Advice on relationship. Okay. The thing that really strikes me here is that neither of you seems inclined to an actual "poly" relationship. And that's somewhat different than the common understanding of "open" relationship...
2008-08-06  servicing our friend It doesn't sound like you're missing anything, assuming that your friend has no expectations beyond what's already happening. I mean, eleven years? Sound like you're well established with this and it's...
2008-08-02  Starting a relationship Hello, Claire. Thanks for writing, and sharing such a significant issue with me. I'll try to offer some thoughts that may help you. The first thing I want to do is state the obvious. (And like most...
2008-07-25  Open relationship run amok... Y'know, you're really asking for an answer to a question that just isn't possible to give. The only thing I can do is offer opinions. And my opinion basically is that everyone is different. You shouldn't...
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