How I Gave Up Cheating and Became Polyamorous

I’m still learning what’s next

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I’m afraid to be lonely, yet I’ve never been alone.

I have a problem being monogamous. “Mono” means one. As an only child, I could not stand being “one” all the time. It didn’t seem a fair choice.

So I’ve always looked to pair. I’ve been in a coupled state as long as I can remember…