Loss and Grieving, Love & Relationships

In which I win at life

Today would have been my sixth wedding anniversary. Those of you who have been following along know the implications of that sentence. Or, rather, you probably think you know. I barely understand the implications of that sentence. On the drive home last night, I realized that where will come a time (approximately two years from… Continue reading In which I win at life

Kinkstuff, Love & Relationships

Fantasy Spaces: Dungeon Aftercare Zone

Had a really interesting discussion last night about what an awesome benefit it would be to have designated "aftercare" spaces in public dungeons. Not only would this benefit people who are still coming off the rush of an intense scene, it would also benefit those who find themselves in the socially awkward position of interrupting… Continue reading Fantasy Spaces: Dungeon Aftercare Zone

Kinkstuff, Love & Relationships

A lesser man would have used the word “brat”

I have a hard time with the term "brat."  I also have a hard time observing "brats." I've written about this issue before (on fetlife), but suffice it to say - "Brat" is a trigger for me. But I'm not a pushover. I'm not a door mat.  And partners in the past have made the… Continue reading A lesser man would have used the word “brat”

Ethical Nonmonogamy | Polyamory, Love & Relationships

I Dream of Poly

It was the first time I'd encountered Tony in a dream since his death that wasn't laced with fear, angst, anger, or disappointment.

Ethical Nonmonogamy | Polyamory, Kinkstuff, Love & Relationships

Confession Time

And so began the little game where he's Peter Parker to the clown's Spiderman. He knows how to summon him. But he's totally not him.

Ethical Nonmonogamy | Polyamory, Love & Relationships

I don’t wonder

And on this one in a billion moment when an arbitrary product of billions of years of evolution picked to be the start of just one of another billion years to come... You chose to be with me.