(May 21, 2020 at 10:14 pm)SUNGULA Wrote:(May 21, 2020 at 9:39 pm)Rev. Rye Wrote: I think this depends on your definition of rare. If, say, 1% of people could handle it, that still leaves about 75 million in the whole world, over 3 million in the US alone, or maybe since you're from Ottawa (according to your profile), that could be a bit south of 10,000 for that city. I think it's safe to assume, regardless of the actual incidence, that being able to put the needs of several others above yourself in a loving relationship is not something the majority of people can pull off. It seems hard enough for just two people working together!I find the opposite true i find with more partners the task of satisfying needs is easier then with two people because your alone with that person . I find it easier to keep more people happy then when i tried a single relationship because there is more support. I think reason it isn't more common is the perception it will be harder than a two person relationship.
I am also in a polyamorous relationship, although my wife's other partner is long distance. I have had other (dating) partners, but nothing currently.
Yes, it is definitely easier to have more people as support. It can be nice to have a moderator, another person to look at things and make loving suggestions.
I think, all too often, the overall culture regards romantic relationships as a type of ownership. But I don't want to *own* another person. I want my partner(s) to be happy and fulfilled. If that means having another partner, I don't see a problem with it.
So, in answer to the question of who would get involved with a woman interested in polyamory; I would, and am.
And, I can assure you, religion has no part in this for any of us.
