Bravo, GG. I agree with everything you say. (Believe me, I'm as surprised as you are!
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As a polyamorous person, especially as one who was widowed by her lover, greater acceptance for a variety of relationship permutations would've made my life infinitely easier. Because polyamory isn't widely accepted, I am essentially closeted, which, while somewhat difficult when I was actively involved with two men, has actually been more difficult in the wake of one's passing. My entire family of origin has no idea of the magnitude of my loss, because I knew there was no way they were going to "get" the reality my husband, my lover and I were living.
I have no problem with monogamy; what I have a problem with is the closed minds of folks who think their way is the only way, regardless of what their way is about
: relationships, religions, what have you, and anyone who chooses otherwise is deviant at best, and headed straight to their vision of hell at worst.
An it harm none, do as thou wilt.