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Early Non-Monogamy
Early Non-Monogamy
I was 15. He was 17. He was a self-proclaimed slut with extensive experience — dozens of girls sought him out, and this was verified. I…
Bella Reyna
Jan 11, 2022
Yes, I’m Non-Monogamous. No, that Doesn’t Mean I’ll Sleep with You.
Yes, I’m Non-Monogamous. No, that Doesn’t Mean I’ll Sleep with You.
Assumptions About Non-Monogamy
Bella Reyna
Jun 5, 2022
He Went on Vacation With His Other Lover
He Went on Vacation With His Other Lover
One Past Hurt That Healed Easily
Bella Reyna
Jul 14, 2022
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Our First Date Was a Quick Drink on His Yacht
Our First Date Was a Quick Drink on His Yacht
Compatibilities can be revealed very quickly
Bella Reyna
Sep 10, 2023
Our Date Was Going So Well, Until…It Wasn’t a Red Flag; It Was a Stop Sign.
Our Date Was Going So Well, Until…It Wasn’t a Red Flag; It Was a Stop Sign.
The date who bragged about remote hacking into someone’s phone
Bella Reyna
Oct 3, 2022
My Date Said He Could Name a Planet After Me
My Date Said He Could Name a Planet After Me
Maybe he was just focused on planting his flag.
Bella Reyna
Sep 12, 2022
“How Do *You* Do Non-Monogamy?” (A Few Stories)
“How Do *You* Do Non-Monogamy?” (A Few Stories)
In Dating: How well does your non-monogamy match with mine?
Bella Reyna
Aug 30, 2022
Our Eyes Met in the Hotel Hallway
Our Eyes Met in the Hotel Hallway
I was intrigued, until I wasn’t.
Bella Reyna
Aug 22, 2022
He Set up a Threesome for Our Second Date
He Set up a Threesome for Our Second Date
Hopes & Expectations Don’t Always Come True
Bella Reyna
Aug 19, 2022
The Man Who Took up All The Space (Online Dating)
The Man Who Took up All The Space (Online Dating)
He was in the dark, in more ways than one.
Bella Reyna
Aug 15, 2022
To the Man I Rejected
To the Man I Rejected
Goodbye Can Be a Gift
Bella Reyna
Aug 9, 2022
To the Man Who Rejected Me
To the Man Who Rejected Me
A Letter Of Thanks
Bella Reyna
Aug 8, 2022
My Ex Files
My Ex Files
Stories of Past Relationships
Bella Reyna
Aug 6, 2022
I Miss Sex — and I Could Have It. Here’s Why I Wait.
I Miss Sex — and I Could Have It. Here’s Why I Wait.
(Sex Is One of My Superpowers — Part 5)
Bella Reyna
Aug 5, 2022
From Flings & Relationships to Celibacy to… What’s Next?
From Flings & Relationships to Celibacy to… What’s Next?
(Sex Is One of My Superpowers — part 4)
Bella Reyna
Aug 1, 2022
My Friend’s Good Advice Ended Our Friendship
My Friend’s Good Advice Ended Our Friendship
Wisdom to Live By: Friendship and Dating
Bella Reyna
Jul 27, 2022
He Said I Was Mean — Jealousy vs. Compersion
He Said I Was Mean — Jealousy vs. Compersion
Communication, Trust & Connection
Bella Reyna
Jul 10, 2022
2 of the Most Important Words in Early Dating
2 of the Most Important Words in Early Dating
Advice That Could Have Saved Me Heartache
Bella Reyna
Jun 28, 2022
Try This Simple Tool to Help Resolve Conflict
Try This Simple Tool to Help Resolve Conflict
Using a 20/45 When an Argument Is at An Impasse
Bella Reyna
Jun 26, 2022
Does Non-Monogamous Mean Hyper-Sexual?
Does Non-Monogamous Mean Hyper-Sexual?
One Common Myth Demystified
Bella Reyna
Jun 8, 2022
2 Major Causes of Conflicts, and What to Do About It
2 Major Causes of Conflicts, and What to Do About It
Addressing Expectations & Assumptions
Bella Reyna
Jun 3, 2022
“You and I” versus “Us”
“You and I” versus “Us”
A Subtle Tell that Makes a Big Difference
Bella Reyna
May 16, 2022
Why I Don’t Call Myself Polyamorous
Why I Don’t Call Myself Polyamorous
Choosing Words to Better Describe Me
Bella Reyna
May 4, 2022
When Patience isn’t a Virtue —Hindsight Helps (Part 3)
When Patience isn’t a Virtue —Hindsight Helps (Part 3)
Some Examples to Learn From
Bella Reyna
Apr 22, 2022
When My Patience Hurts Me (When Patience Isn’t a Virtue — Part 2)
When My Patience Hurts Me (When Patience Isn’t a Virtue — Part 2)
Empowerment by Taking Responsibility
Bella Reyna
Apr 21, 2022
Read This if You Give People Too Many Chances (When Patience Isn’t a Virtue — Part 1)
Read This if You Give People Too Many Chances (When Patience Isn’t a Virtue — Part 1)
I’ve been too patient. Understanding isn’t always possible. I’m learning when to stop, when to walk away.
Bella Reyna
Apr 19, 2022
Connecting When Desires and Boundaries Clash
Connecting When Desires and Boundaries Clash
How differences *can* work in connection
Bella Reyna
Apr 14, 2022
How an Online Relationship Helped Me Start Healing from Gaslighting
How an Online Relationship Helped Me Start Healing from Gaslighting
~Learning to Trust Myself~
Bella Reyna
Apr 9, 2022
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