When It’s Not a Breakup, But It Still Hurts In polyamory, not all relationship shifts come with a clean break. Sometimes, someone we love goes on a long trip, relocates, changes jobs, or undergoes a life transition that pulls them out of our daily orbit. The connection may not be “over” in the traditional sense,
Let’s chat about a phrase that’s worn out its welcome in Facebook groups—“Delete if not allowed.” If you’ve ever typed delete if not allowed in Facebook groups, it’s okay! You’re not alone. But let’s talk about why it’s time to retire that phrase for good, especially in community-focused spaces like POSH. What You’re Really Saying
Why DMs from men on non-dating platforms feel invasive, much like unsolicited compliments, and why it’s not the same as getting spammed by scammers. The other day, I posted in a neighborhood forum to ask if anyone recognized a stray cat that had taken up residence in my backyard. Within hours, I got a message
Relationships are a delicate dance between connection and independence, a balance that polyamory challenges us to explore in new ways. When we talk about autonomy in polyamory, we’re looking at how individual freedom shapes—and is shaped by—the bonds we share. It’s a journey that requires honesty, self-reflection, and a deep commitment to nurturing both ourselves
Why Polyamory Isn’t the Right Shape for Every Heart Polyamory is a word that brings up different reactions, from curiosity to hesitation, even fear. Some see it as an invitation to explore a broader spectrum of connection, while others wonder how anyone could balance the emotional, logistical, and relational demands of multiple partnerships. At its
In any community, we encounter a range of opinions and beliefs—some enlightening, some uplifting, and some problematic. Occasionally, a thread surfaces that highlights an underlying issue many of us grapple with yet rarely discuss openly: entitlement, particularly when it intersects with romantic or social dynamics. A recent conversation thread on our page serves as a
Each individual should know what their own boundaries and expectations are with the people they care about, but we often don’t think about these in explicit terms or use explicit language to communicate them. Implied agreements lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications. Direct communication can seem intimidating at first but is very rewarding once you become more comfortable with it.
The whole point of POSH is to provide opportunities to connect with other people in the Polyamory community in Houston in a consent-positive environment. To that end, we need folks to host events for the group! We currently offer two types of events: POSH-Only events – these are events that have POSH in the title
Facebook’s always changing things, and a recent change made it harder to find the group “about” page where the rules are on mobile. You can find them here. Here’s a list of them on the website, too! Don’t Out Your Friends – Do not disclose other people’s poly status without their consent. Not everyone is
The goal of this group, Polyamory of Suburban Houston (POSH), is to foster a sense of participatory social community for polyamorous people in the communities comprising the Greater Houston area, who also understand that Polyamory is not just for one type of person, and that our identities intersect with our privilege, gender, sexuality, and many