Can a Hopeless Romantic Be Polyamorous?
I’ve mastered monogamy, but can I handle more?
I’m drawn to romance. Not just because I used to think about my wedding day long before I even had a boyfriend; I’m also drawn to it in everything I enjoy.
I abandoned the heavy metal I listened to as a teenager and now listen almost exclusively to music that has a romantic flair. My playlist is full of songs that have a sweet sound, paint relationship scenarios, and make me think of love.
And I don’t even care for romantic comedies all that much because there’s too much focus on mishaps and humor. Instead, give me romantic dramas with more realistic depictions of relationships — messy, complicated, and beautiful.
It’s not just movies, though. I’m picky about real life relationships, too. I don’t fall in love easily, but when I do, I fall in love hard. I need a strong bond and deep intimacy.
I look at what people usually consider a “normal relationship” and it doesn’t really appeal to me. There’s just not enough closeness.
Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about non-monogamy. But one thing that keeps nagging at me is whether I’m really built for it. Is it possible for a hopeless romantic like me to really open up my marriage instead of doubling down on my…
