I have seen a few discussions on polyarmory. . .

My Best Friend - This a picture of my best friend.
United States
February 9, 2007 6:52pm CST
and here is my situation. I am happily married to a wonderful man, he is the only person I have ever been with. I am curious about women and would like to experiment, and he isn't exactly opposed to this so that is not the issue I would like to discuss. We have both more or less agreed on a threesome with my very best friend who is absolutely gorgeous, but after years of friendship, I think I may be falling in love with her as well. She has been through so much pain in her life and I just want to take care of her. I have often imagined what a polygamy type arrangement would be like and if I could handle it. What do you think about this situation? Or about polygamy in general?
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• United States
10 Feb 07
I think that you'd all need to sit down and having a long, long, long talk about what everyone would expect in the relationship (and I'm not only talking about intimately). Is she open to being in a relationship with both you and your husband? My opinion is that to go into something like this, it's better if NO one in the circle of three is legally married. Then in case anyone got hurt or upset, no one could pull the well at least we're married card. No matter how close you guys are, when intimacy is brought into it, things change. You can still have a ceremony and all be married to each other, just not legally. If everyone is OK with it, then I see no problem with it. It seems like a perfect situation, you get your husband and your best friend, but things have a way of happening, maybe it would end up not working out. I guess you could have a "trial" period to see what would happen.
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• United States
10 Feb 07
Yeah, I don't really know how long term anything would be, because I know she wants a fairy tale ending too. I do think it would be nice to play house for a little while. It is all very complicated, but that is why I have only toyed with the idea, not sure if it is worth the risk or not. We have all three agreed that she and I are allowed to have a physical relationship, so maybe that is all it should be.
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@Denmarkguy (1845)
• United States
12 Feb 07
My thoughts-- as someone who HAS been part of a "triangle"-- is to sit down and talk this thing through with all three of you, before anyone "acts" on anything. TALK, till you're blue in the face, till everyone's fantasies and insecurities have been laid out on the table... and everyone feels "safe" to voice their authentic feelings. Poly relationships only stand a chance in an environment of absolute and open communication. If anyone starts hiding stuff, or "sneaking around," the whole cookie is likely to crumble. As for your friend, the vibe I am getting here is that perhaps you're feeling more of a parental/caretaking love for her, than a physical/romantic love?
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@msqtech (15074)
• United States
12 Feb 07
This is the reason that love triangles are always thought of as bad. It can fall apart so easily and the reward is small compared to the risk.
• United States
12 Feb 07
Well, I am definitely physically attracted to her, but I hate seeing her hurt and I want to stop that for her. I really appreciate your suggestion about sitting down and talking about all of this. I think that is the best way to approach things.
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@msqtech (15074)
• United States
12 Feb 07
I think you stand to lose two relationships if this goes awry. Your husband and your best friend could end up tossing you if you just give in to base urges and it goes sour in the end. I am not sure this would be worth the reward you are seeking.
@crosa125 (1483)
11 Feb 07
well i think you got a good heart,but hink first before you do that love.
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@docjudie (42)
• United States
10 Feb 07
I don't take a moral stand about polygamy. But I will tell you this. It is Always best not to bring people you know well into the scene. What I mean is when the parties know each other feelings get involved and someone falls for someone else..This usually leads to the end of the primary relatiohsip. About you BF you asy she has been thru alot..Will she be falttered by you r advances or see it as an insult? as though you were pretending to be a friemd so you could come on to her. Just my opinion, find someone you do not know to swing with.
• United States
10 Feb 07
We are very close and very open with each other. She knows how much I care about her. But we aren't necessarily talking about swinging. We are talking more about having an actual relationship between the three of us. She is BI and admits that she is attracted to me. Polygamy means having multiple spouses, so in that case you would have to know each other well. But thank you for your advice. I have tried to find a third for my husband and I, but it makes me weary because of disease and such. . .
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• United States
18 Feb 07
I have been in a 'triangular' relationship with brothers(still am in). It's tricky and if it goes bad - you're gonna lose someone. I would not do this with my best friend, unless you're willing to lose your best friend or your husband. A threesome is one thing, but a relationship with three people has to be given very careful consideration. You need to be absolutely sure this is what you want before you do it. There is no going back. Feelings get hurt, people become insecure and as easy as it is to think 'I can share..' Its not so easy once you cross that boundary.
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19 Feb 07
I'm thinking it is time to just have the threesome and move on! LOL