Weaving Individual Freedom into the Relationship Tapestry 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
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
Discord is a text and voice chat application for PC/Mac, smartphones and tablets. It was developed for use in online gaming as a community building tool but has broader applications for groups like ours as well. To join our group Discord, you’ll first need to install the app or log in through the website at
So you’re new to the idea of an open relationship. The thing many couples seek when they think about exploring non-monogamy is finding a way to pursue this relationship model that protects their couplehood. “How can we explore while keeping our relationship safe?” The truth is… You can’t. No relationship is safe from conflict, and
This was originally published publicly on the Polyamory of South Houston page. Click the link if you’d like to share it outside of the POSH secret group. Many people who are new to the polyamory community on facebook have a lot of questions regarding the privacy of polyamory groups on this platform. We want to