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This Is What It's Like Being Polyamorous During The Holidays
What is it like being in a polyamorous (poly) relationship during the holiday season? While you love your multiple partners and want to be there for them, the holidays can make things a bit tricky. These 19 individuals are opening up about their struggles with trying to please all of their partners during the holiday season. Find out the kinds of issues they run into as a poly family in these shocking confessions.

Ouch.

1
I was in a polyamorous relationship. My boyfriend and girlfriend broke up with me for each other two days before Christmas.

From:
Rochester

Aww.

2
My boyfriend and his wife recently told their 6yo daughter they're polyamorous (I babysit frequently). Her first question was "do I get more presents for Christmas?"

From:
Pinehurst, Georgia, US

One partner gets all the perks while the other...

3
My primary partner is going on a 14 day vacation to Hawaii. I won't see them at Christmas or New Years. We're literally together almost every other day at minimum. Ugh heart hurts. Poly problems.

From:
Washington

Being poly during the holidays is complicated.

4
I'm poly and things can get tricky around the holidays. It takes great communication and planning beforehand so no one ends up hurt...

From:
Irondale, Alabama, US

Someone is bound to get the short end of the stick.

5
It's hard to be polyamorous during the holidays. It hurts that I can't see my loves today because my family doesn't understand.

From:
Little Canada, Minnesota, US

Communication is key.

6
Sitting at thanksgiving dinner with in-laws. Wife texting her boyfriend. I'm texting my two girlfriends. I love poly life.

From:
Davison

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