(In reference to swingers) In the meantime, if you wish to declare yourself polyamorous, get used to the fact that the confusion is gong to remain as a pejorative. Sure, clear up the misunderstanding as much as you can, but don’t put too much effort into setting yourself up as a “good”, responsible, community-oriented polyamorist by contrasting yourself to the “bad” swingers – they may not be your siblings, but they’re definitely your cousins.

(In reference to swingers) In the meantime, if you wish to declare yourself polyamorous, get used to the fact that the confusion is gong to remain as a pejorative. Sure, clear up the misunderstanding as much as you can, but don’t put too much effort into setting yourself up as a “good”, responsible, community-oriented polyamorist by contrasting yourself to the “bad” swingers – they may not be your siblings, but they’re definitely your cousins.

– Anthony D. Ravenscroft –

Polyamory: Roadmaps for the Clueless and Hopeful: An Introduction on Polyamory

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