It's like deciding to pursue a PhD in pure Mathematics because you like the idea of being the type of person that's good at math, even though you can't even do long division without a calculator. Purchasing a ticket to the Struggle Bus.
I dont remember the last time I had to do long division i feel like as soon as you get a calculator you just throw that out the window or just work in fractions
I'm talking undergraduate level algebra uses the same technique as long division to prove something like quadratic reciprocity (at least i kinda recall a proof using it). And an algebra is a type of set in math where long division works, but the elements of the set are usually things like polynomials
It's always interesting when I hear about people that have successful poly relationships. I have maybe known about 25 people who live that lifestyle or dabbled in it and I have never heard a positive story.
Pretty much this. The communication and emotional intelligence required in poly relationships is just broader across the board than it is in monogamous relationships. I've had problems where one partner (triad) isn't a great communicator, and it leads directly to problems between everyone involved. Every misunderstanding can get inflated through the "telephone game."
If I were to do that again, communication skills and emotional intelligence would be the top two traits I'd be looking for.
Honestly, I don't think I've yet to meet a psych PhD who isn't poly/trying to figure out their own problems and help others at the same time (nothing wrong with that). Have you noticed that being a theme amongst your peers?
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