Polyamory is the practice of a loving
relationship among more than two people with the knowledge and consent of those
involved in it. For practitioners, it’s a philosophy of life that is about
loving several people at the same time and not in a possessive way. At the same time being honest, responsible
and ethical are of paramount importance.
The Polyamory defends the possibility of
being involved in intimate relationships with several partners simultaneously.
It's not just sex by the way, sex is even not needed in this kind of practice. People in to polyamory want to establish deep
emotional bonds with several partners at the same time, but with an emphasis on
respect and trust among practitioners.
Agreements between poly-couples, as well as the poly-format relations are
diverse, according to the needs of each. Being with two, three or a thousand
people in emotional relationships, depends on the will, the desire and
agreement between those involved. As in monogamous relationships, each poly
relationship has a set of rules, established by consensus among the
participants.
Regardless of how many rules are put in
place problems do sometimes arise, which can be difficult to solve when there
are more than two parties that have to reach an agreement. It takes hard work to keep a number of healthy
relationships going at once.
Thus, those involved in poly-amorous
relationships put a lot of emphasis on communication as a way to build
intimacy, explore the boundaries, negotiate agreements and share feelings. To
deal with the problem of jealousy, poly couples talk about what might be
causing the feeling, and work to reassure their partners more directly.
While many people agree with the ideals of Polyamory, they state that in
practice they don’t work, either because of jealousy or because of social
pressures. The acceptance of open relationships is based on an "idealized
point of view" that is difficult to manage in real life and even in Second
Life.
Just like in real life, in Second Life
polyamory advocates the possibility of being involved in personal relationships
with various partners, which makes this very popular practice in the game.
Many supporters of polyamory in Second Life consider the lack of social
pressure in the game, and the facilities to establish several online personal
relationships, without the responsibilities of real life, great attractions.
But in general, practitioners of polyamory, in Second Life, are monogamous
people in their real lives.
People like to think of themselves as
sexually adventurous and liberal, especially in Second Life, but the fact is
most human beings are territorial and do not like to share, especially someone
they are in love with.
Furthermore, in many societies poly-amorous relationships may be against the
norms of behavior accepted by society, even when they are regulated by local
law. Many poly people are in the closet for fear of discrimination and social
alienation. For this reason, practitioners help each other with the support of
a virtual network.
You can visit communities which allow this
lifestyle in the second life, and know a little more about it.
Anaconda
Betelgeuse
Humburgh
Fazio
Other places are Commune Utopia and there is the Firefly Roleplay guild in SL. I knew a few in that guild and they were staunch supporters of the polyamorous way of life.
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