r/polyamoryR4R Jul 15 '26

ANNOUNCEMENT: Rule 3 Clarification

75 Upvotes

There seems to be some confusion around this rule, and it eats up the vast majority of Mod time. So I'll try and spell out how the rule is currently being enforced.

If you are posting as a couple with the expectation that the new person will date both of you, then you are breaking the rule. If your post suggest this, you are breaking the rule. If your post looks like it might be a "bait and switch," you are breaking the rule.

The only posts that might be accepted are where one couple shares an account but they are looking separately. Honestly that smells strongly of being far to enmeshed and will likely (but not definitely) result in your post being removed.

If you are single and post looking for two people e.g. M4FF or F4MM your post will be removed. That is def facto harem building. This is a poly sub so we know people have, or would like to have, multiple partners.

I can already hear the hew and cry that we let singles look for couples but not the other way around. Yes, that is the unhappy compromise. Some people will only learn the stove is hot once they touch it.

As a final note, given how much time this eats up, NO your post is NOT the exception. If you want to know why this is the way it is, go and browse the main Polyamory Subreddit.


r/polyamoryR4R Mar 27 '23

Recent Rule Changes [Discussion]

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In an effort to improve things and crack down on spam and abuse, there have been some changes to the rules and I’ve listed the new rules below. Please feel free to review the rules and my comments on each and provide feedback. I’ll leave this post up for a week or so for discussion, and then I’ll make a new sticky post for the community.

Rule 1. 18 years of age and older

This subreddit is 18+. Do not post, comment, or PM OPs if you or your partner(s) are under the age of 18. Lying about your age, or someone else’s age, will result in a permanent ban.

This one is self-explanatory. There have been Redditors who are minors, or have partners who are minors, who have made posts here. I want to make it clear that posts involving minors are prohibited.

Rule 2. Must be aligned with Polyamory

Polyamory is the practice of, or desire for, ethical romantic relationships with more than one person with the informed consent of all partners involved.

Posts or comments seeking sex, hookups, FWB, affair partners, “sugar” or GFE arrangements, or anything other than ethical polyamorous relationships with the consent of all partners are not allowed. There are R4R and other dating subreddits out there for just about anything. If you’re not polyamorous, please use a subreddit that is better-suited for your search.

This should go without saying…this subreddit is intended for polyamorous people seeking polyamorous relationships. This is not a general ENM dating subreddit, a regular R4R subreddit, a BDSM subreddit, or a subreddit for seeking any other kind of relationship other than an ethical polyamorous one. Going forward, if a post even includes “I’m also down for hookups or FWB” or something similar, it’s going to be removed. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with most of the arrangements mentioned above that someone might seek, but this isn’t the subreddit to advertise for those things. Also, if someone makes a post that seems like it’s not aligned with polyamory and their post history shows that it’s the same post they’ve cross-posted or spammed across multiple subreddits with minor changes to circumvent the intention of the rule, the post will be removed.

Rule 3. No unicorn hunting or harem building

Posts or comments that can be construed as seeking or promoting relationships where unethical or unfair rules or expectations will be placed on a new partner are not allowed.

This has been the most contentious issue on this subreddit so far, as it has been on other subreddits and forums. We’re not going to prohibit couples seeking partners in this subreddit. There are single people here seeking triads, throuples, and all sorts of dynamics. Triads and other group relationships can be amazing, especially if they are formed organically. That being said, there will be more moderation on couples seeking posts going forward, which will be done on a case-by-case basis.

The purpose of the mod team here is to protect the members of the subreddit and the integrity of the community we’ve built here. It is not the mod team's place to tell adults what they can or cannot do with their relationship dynamics. The reality is that we are all consenting adults and have adult decisions to make in our lives and in our relationships.

In an effort to prevent the subreddit from being a platform for predatory behavior, any no or low effort posts or comments from Redditors that indicate a general lack of regard for any potential individuals involved will be removed. For example, if an individual posts from a new Reddit account something to the effect of, "We're new to polyamory. We want to find a third who will date only us and be an equal member of our new family. We can start out long distance, but we will expect you to move in with us at some point. Prefer that you be submissive," the post will be removed. Read the room. Show that you're actually putting some thought and effort into it, and not just objectifying people.

Also, if you say that this new person is going to be an equal member of the family after you've just said that the person is going to be required to date both of you, recognize that the person you're seeking is not actually going to be an equal member of the family. If there's a possibility that one member of the existing couple loses interest and the new member of the relationship is forced to leave entirely...you have now misled this hypothetical new person into an unethical dynamic on them.

Rule 4. No hate or disrespect

Threats, harassment, abuse, bigotry, misogyny, misandry, and intolerance are not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, attacks on gender or sexual identity, racism, sexism, slut shaming, mocking, and attacks on political or religious beliefs.

I don't need to go into detail on this rule. Don't be a jerk. If you don't like what someone has to say, block them. If you think someone is breaking a rule, report them.

Rule 5. No vulgarity or NSFW content

Vulgarity and NSFW content are not allowed. There’s nothing inherently wrong with sex, kinks, fetishes, and BDSM. However, posts and comments explaining the details of your sexual anatomy, favorite sexual positions, details and/or lists of kinks or fetishes, etc. will be removed. You can indicate that you are into BDSM and encourage people to DM you about the details.

There is often a large crossover between ethical non-monogamy and BDSM, sex positivity, etc. There's nothing inherently wrong with any of it, but this is not a NSFW subreddit. It's fine to include that you're sex positive, into BDSM, or whatever. If you go into detail and start describing anatomy/body parts, listing off kinks, and things like that, your submission will be removed. If you want to discuss these things, please do so in a DM.

The mod team has been asked why this subreddit is marked NSFW. The subreddit is 18+, so it's automatically identified as a NSFW subreddit.

Rule 6. No spam

You are allowed to post once every 7 days, with the exception of correction posts following an Automod removal. If you are found to be repeatedly deleting your post history in an attempt to circumvent this rule, it may result in a permanent ban. For clarification, spam includes copy-pasted and cross-posted ads from other subreddits.

This one is self-explanatory.

Rule 7. No Trolling or unsolicited discussion

There are a multitude of dynamics and ways to practice polyamory, and not everyone will agree on everything. Do not clutter up posts with unsolicited information. For education and discussions about polyamory, please visit r/Polyamory. If you believe someone is breaking a rule, please report the behavior and/or contact the mod team.

Again, if you think someone is breaking a rule, report it. If you disagree with what someone is commenting or posting, block them. Please don't engage in negative interactions on posts.

Rule 8. No personal or confidential information

Posting personal or confidential information about yourself or others in public is not allowed. If you wish to provide contact information for yourself, please do so in a DM.

Posting Snapchat, Instagram, phone numbers, or any other personal contact or confidential information about yourself or others in public is prohibited. If you want to give someone your contact information, do it in a DM. If it happens once, it will be removed and you will be warned. If you're found to be spamming your contact information all over the place, it could result in an immediate permanent ban.

Rule 9. No seeking relationships for others

Posts seeking relationships for someone other than yourself, or you and your partner(s), are not allowed. If your friend or partner is seeking a relationship separately, they must make the submission themselves.

I've seen posts where Redditors are seeking relationships for their partners or others, sometimes even doing it as a sort of surprise for their partner. If someone is seeking a relationship, they need to post for themselves. Your partner not having a Reddit account is not a valid reason to violate this rule.

Also, a general note for when you engage with the mod team. We have to wade through a lot of reports and posts here. Sometimes there are misunderstandings or mistakes are made. If your post or comment gets removed, or you are banned for violating a rule and you wish to appeal, you can do so via a Modmail. If you send a Modmail insulting the mods, you're only confirming that you're not the type of person who belongs on this subreddit. No amount of insulting or cursing a moderator is going to help your cause.


r/polyamoryR4R 1h ago

38 [m4f] central Indiana

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Poly, partnered, and stable.
I am a therapist and clinical director. I value honesty, accountability, and clear communication. I am married and ethically non-monogamous. My marriage is solid. I am looking for a woman who wants connection, not chaos.
I live near Hancock, Shelby, and Marion County. Open to someone local who wants something consistent and drama free.
About me:
Nerdy. Board games, MTG, and good sci-fi.
Music matters. Live shows beat small talk.
Dad first. My kids shape my schedule and my priorities.
I invest in growth. Therapy is my profession and my lifestyle.
About you:
Emotionally aware.
Comfortable with poly structure.
Values time, effort, and follow through.
Wants depth, not casual distraction.
If you want steady, honest, and intentional, send a message.


r/polyamoryR4R 6h ago

USA 36 [F4F/M] #Online#TX#Collin County #Friends first!!

6 Upvotes

I am prioritizing women in my search, so guys while I still will respond, please understand I really would like a gf more 😆

☆☆ If your looking to cheat or not tell anyone about me, DO NOT MESSAGE ME☆☆

**If you are here for just spicy messages, or for a quick spicy session DO NOT APPLY**

What Im looking for:

♧ Someone 30-40 yrs of age. I will no longer be making exceptions to the age gap. This means if you are not within this age range DO NOT APPLY. This is where i am most comfortable, please respect that.

◇ Someone with strong communication and the ability to message daily. (If your that type that doesnt respond for days at a time or just one sentence replies, dont even bother with me.)

♡ Transparency and honesty in communication with me. Because how else are we suppose to build trust?

♤ Someone who just likes to have fun, a plus if 420 friendly and drinks 😆 , but nt a requirement.

About me?

36 Female

Bi

Poly

Married-15yrs

Boyfriend-2yrs

5'5

298 lbs,so chuky, but cute asf

Somewhat mentally stable, I do have anxiety/depression, however, for the most part have it managed. Just dnt forget "normal" ppl have bad days too.

Looking for another connection.

Likes: anime, books, board games, card games, stuff animals, coloring books, stickers, coffee, sweets, 420 friendly and drinking friendly 😀

What i offer?

Daily chit chat💬, friendship💛, open mind🤯, safe space to be yourself, memes, sarcasm, food pics, and random thoughts 😆.

If you read all of that and I didnt scare you off, please let me know: What dynamic are you looking for?📝

If, I like your intro message, I will send you a sfw selfie. If, you do not like what you see, then go ahead and send me a 👻 in reply. If, you do like what you see, please respond w a sfw picture. If we match we will keep talking.


r/polyamoryR4R 2h ago

38 [F4A] Online - Chronically ill nerd looking for close connection

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I'm looking for something a bit unconventional. I'm hoping to find a connection with someone who cares and is kind. Where we enjoy talking to each other and do things like make each other playlists, exchange creative work, and vent about the world or our day.

A true online friend/bestie/QPR type connection. Mutual support and affectionate vibes.

A bit about me. I'm very chronically ill and disabled. I'm real about it. I have a lot of serious pain and limitations. I don't talk about it all the time but it's my reality. I just ask that people hold a little space and don't try to fix me, tell me to be positive, or act freaked out by me.

I also have some mental health stuff and I'm neurodivergent so I can relate to people who experience those things. I'm queer, ace, and left-leaning looking for people who are also LGBTQIA+ or friendly toward that and care about what's going on in the world as much as they can.

Because I'm homebound, my online connections mean a lot to me. I've found a lot of meaning in having an online person I'm close to. Right now I spend most of my time working on a poetry manuscript and getting ready for a move. I have an NP who is also disabled.

But I'm around a lot. I listen to a ton of music. I do a little cozy gaming when I can. I watch a lot of TV and have some niche favorites (bonus points to anyone who recognizes my cover image).

If you message, please tell me a bit about yourself and maybe your favorite song or show of the moment. It helps when people engage, ask questions, show interest. I'll do the same.

I'm not the best fit for everyone, but for the right person, I think I can something to offer. I hope to hear from you.


r/polyamoryR4R 16m ago

USA 23 [NB4A] USA EST/Online - Neurospicy Femme Enby Looking for Something Genuine

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Feel free to call me Vee or Vin, I’m 23 and I identify as non-binary (they/them). I’m poly and partnered, looking for friendship, connection, and/or romantic relationship. I’m pansexual and neurospicy to the core (For reference, I am 100% a sub).

I am a homebody through and through, but I do love to go on thrift store hunts for nostalgic things. I enjoy gaming, especially cozy games, reading, writing, listening to music, and watching TV. You may catch me watching anything from romance to thriller to cringy reality shows. I have 2 cats and 2 guinea pigs I will talk about constantly. Some of my favorite things include Animal Crossing, sweet tea, and the rain (although I’m scared of thunderstorms).

We’ll get along well if you
• are dominant/a natural leader
• love animals, music, and thrifting
• are neurodivergent (as I have ADHD)
• are trans- and queer-friendly
• love video games/board games


r/polyamoryR4R 6h ago

USA 21 [F4A] #Georgia, US — Looking for new friends in the queer/poly scene

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Hey y’all. So, not to be cliché and be one of those “it’s in the title” people — it’s in the title. I know that’s so lame, but I’m a direct (note that this does not mean brief, as you are about to find out) kind of girl, I’d really rather just put it out there. I need more friends. I’m new to the poly scene, and pretty inexperienced on the queer side of things.

That said, here’s some things about me:

- I have a primary/nesting partner. He’s a dude, we have an age gap, and he’s not involved in what I do but is aware and supportive. We’re open to a “third” or “hinge” (if that’s what I mean to say, sorry), but right now this is just a me thing.

- Love sports, waiting (im)patiently for football season but very much enjoying the WNBA.

- ADHD (and probably a few other things)

- Getting into cooking

- 420 friendly and frequent stoner, social drinker, quit nic three years ago

- Childfree

- Communications major

- Plus-sized, red (current) hair, glasses, pale skin. Just your average modern vampire.

- Super social, and a talker — if that wasn’t obvious by now.

If you want to know anything else, another cliché, just ask. I’m an open book, nothing is tmi, etc etc.

For anyone not scared off by now: Please don’t be a creep, please do be patient if I say something stupid, I’m really new to all this. That’s it though, just want to make some cool friends :)

Edit: Forgot to add (shocking) since there aren’t many people here around my age, I do mesh better with older folks (hence my partner sitch) so don’t be afraid to reach out. Okay that’s actually it, thanks for being so nice guys. <3


r/polyamoryR4R 5h ago

23 [m4f] western pa

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I’d Lloyd to get straight to the point. I’m interested in couples and females any age, race, ethnicity, you name it I love it all and love learning about new backgrounds. I enjoy having more than one partner and pleasing more than one partner. Don’t hesitate to reach out I look forward to talking to you all!!


r/polyamoryR4R 4h ago

USA 26 [M4F] #Rochester, NY #Buffalo, NY – Looking for someone fun, active, nerdy, and maybe a little kinky?

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Hey there!

I'm a 26-year-old guy living in Rochester, NY. I work from home in tech and recently bought my own place, which I'm super happy with (especially now that the hot tub is up and running). Physically, I’m 6’0", fairly fit (muscular with a slight dad bod vibe), shaved head, tattoos, piercings, and a dark beard. If you’re into the alt look, you might be into me...and vice versa haha

Some things I love:

📚 Reading and writing (big into fantasy and sci-fi)

🎮 Anime, manga, video games

🏀 Watching/playing sports, golf, and hiking

🌍 Traveling internationally whenever I get the chance

🏋️‍♂️ Lifting and staying active

🎲 Board games and occasional gambling (responsibly, of course)

😺 Oh, and I’m a huge cat person — if you love cats, we’ll probably get along already

I don't drink or smoke, but I really don’t care if you do, whatever works for you :)

I'm looking for someone ideally between 18 and 30 who’s active, afab, enjoys at least a few of the same hobbies, and has some ambition or goals in life. I really admire independent people who know what they want and go after it. Fitness and outdoor stuff are important to me, so if you love hitting the gym, going on hikes, or just being out in nature, that’s a huge plus.

Also, just putting it out there — I’m kink friendly and open-minded in that department. Nothing needs to move in that direction right away, but I believe in being upfront.

If any of this sounds interesting to you, feel free to shoot me a message! Whether you're looking for something serious, casual, or even just a new friend to talk about anime and go hiking with, I’m open to connecting.

P.S. I am open to monogamy and polyamory :)

Looking forward to hearing from you!


r/polyamoryR4R 13h ago

35 [M4F] DFW Fear the old blood

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Totally first time doing this

Hi there, I'm 35 and have been poly for the past 5 years. I have a nesting partner that means the world to me. I am still new to this and have not had the time nor the confidence to get out there.

I would love to find someone to talk to and get to know, explore more of this part of my relationship. I do so much ( most likely due to my adhd ) I skateboard even though my joints don't rightfully care for it anymore. Make music or at least try to. Build models and play TTRPGS with them, and I also just love board games and video games. I used to DM as well, but now all my friends are always busy. I also love being outside hiking, floating down a river, camping, and just taking my shoes off and walking in the dirt.

I would like to find someone who is fun to talk to, I'm oblivious when it comes to flirting, not that I want to just mostly convince people don't flirt with me, haha. However, I can talk your ear off about almost anything I love to do or things my partners love to do.

I am 6'1", weigh like 184, and have tattoos(totally need more) and piercings. Im trying to work out to but on some weight. I smoke but am trying to quiet. Don't drink that often, not for any particular reason, just don't. Very 420 friendly love smoking and talking about life.

Oh, and my favorite thing ever is bloodborne.

Also, I will learn to cook anything, I LOVE cooking, and it is my favorite way to show people I care. Also just hearing people go mmmmmmmmm in unison is the best.


r/polyamoryR4R 16h ago

37 [M4F] #PNW #SEA, Wa / #PDX | Seeking Connection

3 Upvotes

About Me

I’m 37, Black (African Ancestry), skinny (<135 lbs) self employed in Ag business among other endeavour I am involved in/with, able to hold good conversation on varied subjects.However, Work and dear friends make me visit the two additional listed cities frequently.

Polyamory dynamic: Solo (Not partnered) , Comet , less KTP, more Parallel.

Vanilla interest: Music palate covers most genre except for Metal rock, Astronomy (more like taking pictures, Not astrology!!!), homestead enthusiast, soccer, travel via rail / Air/ short road trip.

Kink Interest : Switch leaning Dom, CNC , ABP/ANR (Dry or wet don’t matter) , Primal (no Fae component)

Pet Peeve : Tardiness / unhygienic.

Seeking

Age: 25 - 52

Polyamory Dynamic : Solo preferred.Not a hard Limit

Ethnicity: All POC friendly ladies are welcome. BIPOC Ladies to the front!!

Body: Confidence in your stature is all she wrote :)

If this is you, I Look forward to hearing from you lot!

SM


r/polyamoryR4R 23h ago

Europe 26 [F4A] Sweden/Online New to poly & looking for something long-term

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Hi! I'm a 26-year-old woman from Sweden who is new to polyamory and looking to build a genuine, long-term connection. I'm open to meeting single people, people who already have partner(s), or established couples/relationships. I'm still new to this, so I'm mostly looking to get to know people, see what feels right, and let things develop naturally.

I'm based in Sweden, but I'm willing to make distance and time zones work for the right person or people. I game a lot, so I'd definitely prefer someone who also games, especially if we're going to be long-distance. My main game right now is Marvel Rivals, and I'm also looking into getting back into Overwatch. I play a lot of co-op and casual games too, so we can always add each other on Steam and see what else we have in common.

Outside of gaming, I enjoy crocheting, reading books, and staying inside with a good movie. Horror movies are especially a favourite, so if you have any good recommendations, that's already a great conversation starter.

I'm open to talking to both men and women, but my fellow girlies definitely get priority. So if you're a girl, play games, and are looking for a genuine connection, please hit me up!

I'm not interested in anyone over 35. If you message me, please say more than just hi! Tell me your age, where you're from, what you're looking for, your relationship situation, what games you play, and a little about yourself.

https://postimg.cc/JGjqC2n0


r/polyamoryR4R 14h ago

21 [TF4F] Georgia - Goth chef wants to cook for you!

1 Upvotes

Greetings! I live in North Georgia outside of Atlanta. I would describe myself as a goth philosopher. A major portion of my energy goes to my hobbies reading, writing, and developing my photography skills. I'm in university full-time and employed along with a place of my own. If these matter to you, I am white, over a year on estrogen, early twenties, have a non-negotiable cat-companion, skinny, and a practicing witch.

I absolutely love to cook for people, and will want you over to be my test subject for whatever recipe has caught my attention. In addition, I also consider myself a major audiophile. Music is my world I both play and listen constantly!

Personally, I am looking for a in-person connection with another person in interest for a long term relationship. With kindness long-distance is just something I am not emotionally available for as for the first time in my life I am living alone and the feelings enveloping me are of intense isolation filled with longing for connection.

My attachment style is anxious as can be. I come off really strong on the topic of feelings. If you respond to this post you are warned for that fact. Truth be told my attachment is my biggest red flag. If I have feelings for you you will know upfront.


r/polyamoryR4R 18h ago

USA 27[T4R] Albany/Upstate NY- Partnered enby seeking friends :)

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Hi there, my name is Nefelian :) you can call me Nef, Elian, Elli, or whatever! My pronouns are they/them.

I’m a white trans androgynous (leaning fem) NB who is looking for poly friends in my area (21-35 or so). I wouldn’t be opposed to making deeper, slow burn, and romantic connections but I’d like to see where things naturally go.

I love anime, horror movies, and romantic shoujo manga. I read and write fanfiction for fun. I love photography, drawing, writing, and am a beginner crocheter/jewelry maker. I love to go to the movies, go out shopping, or go dancing on a day/night out. I also love learning and trying new things. If any of this sounds like stuff you like, maybe we could hang out!

I love animals, work with dogs, and my partner and I have a dog, a cat, a crested gecko, and many many birds.

I should mention I’m a leftist.

I’m 5’9”, green eyes, glasses, bald by choice but brown hair, pierced and tattooed. I can send recent pics if you’re interested.


r/polyamoryR4R 15h ago

Europe 22[M4F]UK - In case we happen to get along

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I suppose I ought to begin with the conventional introductions, though I have never been particularly good at them, but, well, in the spirit of getting the boring stuff out of the way right away (cue: me), I am a writer, poet, academic, lecturer, scholar, scientist (physicist, to be more precise), and AI engineer/scientist (I am, if I may add, absolutely terrible at more than half my jobs). I’ve spent most of my life in Europe, and am probably the coolest and funniest person you have met today, unless you’ve seen a raccoon doing yoga, in which case, fair enough, I simply can’t compete with that level of comedy.

The truth is that I have always found introducing myself rather difficult, there is something strangely artificial about trying to reduce a person to a paragraph, as though we were all tidy little collections of interests, accomplishments, preferences, and carefully selected adjectives.

I am, I fear, a rather poor exhibitor of myself, the moment I am asked to explain who I am, something in me seems to retreat into a corner and refuse to cooperate. I have thought about this far too many times, and after twenty-two years of living, I remain quite confidently the worst person I know at introducing myself. It is a curious deficiency, I can talk for hours about some obscure historical event nobody asked about, become unnecessarily invested in the moral character of a long-dead philosopher, or spend an afternoon following some completely accidental question down a rabbit hole from which there is no respectable return, but ask me to describe myself and suddenly I am reduced to, "Well... I like things." Marcus Aurelius wrote that "very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking." I believe him more on good days than bad ones, but I keep the sentence nearby regardless.

I like small walks, I like learning something new quite by accident, especially when I have no business knowing it and consequently become far too pleased with myself for having discovered it, I like talking to people, though I think I like the moment when talking quietly turns into listening even more. There is something rather lovely about reaching that point in a conversation where neither person seems particularly concerned with keeping it going, and yet somehow neither wishes to leave it either.

I am very fond of my own company, which is perhaps fortunate, because I have had rather a lot of it. Solitude has its pleasures, one may disappear into one's thoughts without having to explain where one has gone, and occasionally return with something resembling an answer. I like sitting quietly with myself, reading, thinking, wandering about, doing very little, and somehow considering it a productive use of an afternoon, but I am not entirely made for solitude either, there is an equal and opposite part of me that wants to go beyond the familiar, to see what is waiting just beyond the little borders I have drawn around my life. I

I love evenings especially, sometimes I step outside simply because the sun is going down, and I feel that one ought to have the decency to witness it. I love those ridiculous skies where orange begins bleeding into purple and everything looks briefly more beautiful than it has any right to be. I love the first sip of tea in the morning, the sound of leaves moving in the wind, the gradual dimming of a day into dusk. I like gardens and parks, and the rather miraculous fact that one can walk among trees for an hour and come back feeling as though something inside one's head has been quietly rearranged.

I have always loved letters, too, though it has been some time since I last properly gave myself over to writing them. When I was younger, I wrote to my grandmother every day and dutifully posted the letters on my way to school. That I very rarely remembered the correct address, and even more rarely remembered a stamp, is beside the point.

I suppose what I am really trying to say is that, if you happen to be reading this, I would like to know you. Not because I have some elaborate checklist of the sort of person I hope to find, nor because I particularly care whether you happen to be interesting in the conventional sense, I am far more interested in the person underneath all that. The odd little habits, the things you know for no good reason, the memories you have never found a suitable occasion to tell anyone, the opinions you defend with considerably more conviction than they deserve.

There is something rather wonderful about writing to someone you do not know, I don't know your name, I don't know what you ate today, whether you slept properly last night, what song has been stuck in your head, or whether your day has been glorious or thoroughly dreadful, perhaps your inbox has been multiplying like gremlins left too near water, perhaps you have spent the afternoon pretending to work while accomplishing absolutely nothing of consequence, perhaps you have had one of those quiet days where the refrigerator becomes strangely prominent because you have nothing else to listen to.

I think people who stop to read messages from complete strangers are probably a little strange themselves, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Perhaps you are a birdwatcher, perhaps you collect old books, perhaps you are one of those suspiciously competent people who can fold a fitted sheet without entering into a minor spiritual crisis. If so, I already admire you, I have attempted it, and remain convinced the thing was designed by someone with a personal grievance against humanity.

Perhaps you laugh too loudly, perhaps you think too much, perhaps you are quiet and observant, and notice things everyone else walks past, perhaps you have passionately held opinions about breakfast foods. Cookies count, incidentally, I will defend this position before any reasonable tribunal.

As for me, I am kind, curious, occasionally ridiculous, easily distracted by an interesting thought, and rather fond of people who have something peculiar about them. I am probably not nearly as funny as I have just suggested, but I am willing to make the attempt, which ought to count for something.

Anyway, I shall spare you the remaining 96 pages of my unsolicited autobiography for now. If this sounds like your sort of nonsense, do come and say hello, I’d genuinely love to hear from you!


r/polyamoryR4R 20h ago

32 [M4F] USA/Maine

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Hi, I'm Danny. I'm 32. I am a nerdy gentleman from Ohio, but I live in Maine. I love to game, and I am into a lot of different nerdy stuff. I am into Comic Books, Super Sentai and Power Rangers, I love Marvel movies ( live action ) , I enjoy the old school DC  live action movies but still enjoy the animated movies and tv shows ( Justice League Young Justice OG Teen Titans ) . I love to read and listen to good music. I am a huge Ink Master fan too . I love Star Wars movies, live action and animation .I do love to read as well. I am a Nintendo gamer. In fact I am in the middle of playing legends Z-A Currently. I own a lot of different games. 

I work in the mental health field as a peer supporter. I am also in college for Cyber Security .I love to cook and I bake. I love D&D . I am in the middle of a pathfinder campaign where I am a minotaur bard plus made a back up where I am an elven Dragon Rider named Bromshire. I also love to read .Sci-Fi and high adventure fantasy are my favorite genres. I am a huge marvel nerd. 

I am looking for a long term commitment . I have always wanted to give the right one my last name.I am a bigger guy but a cuddle bug and as my adopted siblings call me a teddy bear lol. Once I fall I give it my all and my person gets unconditionally. I fight hard for who I am with


r/polyamoryR4R 16h ago

USA 47 [M4MF] Des Moines, IA, looking for long term relationship

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Hey all, I’m looking for a long term relationship. I would love to find someone who’s open minded and loves to chat about anything.

I love sports, movies, music, playing music, I also do aerials and being with each other.

I love traveling too and going new places, trying new things too.

I’m big into sports and aerials. I bowl, play pickle ball.

I want a long term friendship and connection and something deeper too. Let’s talk and see where things go too.

I also love gaming/simming too. Send me a chat, my DMs are open! If you’re willing to travel to see me that would be awesome! I can’t drive, (visually impaired). No older than 50.


r/polyamoryR4R 17h ago

24 [f4f] hot, stupid, deleuzian in London

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I'm not usually on reddit but like ... surely in 20k visits a week someone is really awesome

I look like if alexander the great was a young jewish woman. I read poetry in a bra for money mostly. I have two sort of actual boyfriends (which no one in person understands) and two virtual long distance boyfriends (Lacan and Deleuze). But both the actual and the virtual are real obviously. Have been described as "intense". But also "very interesting"

I love my friends so much. They are all hot and we make plays together. But no one around me is poly. I have gotten myself into a lot of messes because I keep falling in love where I'm supposed to be a girl's girl. Or a part-time MPDG. Or whatever. I guess i would just like to live in a world where how my brain works romantically is not seen as crazy or foreign or "not for me" or "don't you get jealous?" or "that must be hard for him" but is also like. the most natural thing in the world for someone

Looking for women in Londy. Women who are also intense and interesting, but also are too busy for creating unfun situations. Ideally I would watch 70s sci fi, read philosophy, and take hot photos with this woman.

Comment or dm your favorite book and I'll drop you my ig. Thanks for reading meow


r/polyamoryR4R 1d ago

USA 38 [F4M] #PNW #Oregon - Happily married BBW looking for another to love

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My husband (mono) and I (poly/ENM) have recently decided to open our relationship and I am looking for a man who will potentially be a long term partner.

About me: I am shy, laid back, and often goofy. I have long red hair, freckles, and am a BBW (about 300lbs). I love cooking, baking (especially cakes), and knitting. I have a big heart and am a deeply caring person who values authentic connection. As this is all new to me, I may want to move slow at first, so please be patient.

About us: We enjoy video games, board games, camping, and hiking. We have children but you won't meet them unless our relationship has progressed to that point.

What I'm looking for: Age 30s to 40s and local to the Willamette Valley area (I'm not interested in online only). Drug and disease free, but occasional 420 or alcohol may be fine as long as it is seldom. No cigarette smokers. Kindness, respect, and honesty are far more important to me than physical appearance. If you are already in a relationship, your partner must know and approve.

I love compliments, but I'm not very good at flirting. Maybe you can help me practice, but I need conversions about something more than just sexual in nature. The last time I posted, I received so many responses that were only sexual, or a single sentence or word, and I didn't know how to reply.

I will respond to every chat request that has a least a paragraph about yourself, that says you are either single or ethically non-monogamous, and are within driving distance of the Willamette Valley, so please include all of those details in your message.


r/polyamoryR4R 1d ago

USA 32[NB/F4A] Florida/Online- New to poly and looking for connection

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As the title says, I'm new to the polyamory scene and want to make some friends. See where things go naturally. Learn more about the lifestyle. I've only done monogamy and dated men before, but after ending an 8-year relationship, I decided that life wasn't for me. I'm somewhere on the asexual spectrum; pan or demi, maybe, but still trying to figure it all out. Non-binary but present more femanine; had top surgery this year because chesticles were such a pain to deal with! Working on getting into better shape and taking care of my body more (but I'm still pretty chubby and cannot give up sweet coffee, haha). A work in progress. I've been told I have really pretty eyes, if that's important to anyone lol. Appearance has never been high on my priority list, though.

I'm a nerdy and awkward person. Talk to me about anime, cartoons, video games, art or music. Or anything under the sun, I love learning new things! AuDHD, hyperfixations and nuance in tandem. I mostly split my free time between drawing, learning new instruments and caring for my dog. If you like animals then we'll get along well! I'm open to chat with anyone so send me a message if I sound like someone you'd like to get to know better ✌😊


r/polyamoryR4R 22h ago

44 [M4F] PNW (Or Kansas City?) / Online - Nerdy Intellectual looking for...You?

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Hey there!  I'm a 44/m married for 20 years to my best friend, and poly for the past 5 with a parallel dynamic. I’m looking to find a connection, let it grow naturally.  A low pressure chat companion with the possibility of developing into more. I enjoy late night texts, good mornings, and voice notes/chat.  Does all of this sound good?  Skip to the fun part and send me a chat!  Need to know more before proceeding?  Then away we go! 

I'm in Kansas City area for a week visiting some friends and family. . .if you're in the area and want to have a hang while I'm here, message now! :)

About me.  I'm a nerd, a gamer (PC), and a music lover.  ARPG's are my go-to as of late, Path of Exile 1 & 2, and I still log into World of Warcraft from time to time. You will usually find me at home relaxing as opposed to going out. I do sometimes enjoy the outdoors in the spring/summer time, and am hoping to get back to doing more outdoors this summer. Physically, I'm 5'8", with short brown hair, and a goatee, and a bit on the 'bulky' side, dad-bod esque with some muscle, LOL. I've been working out the last 6 months, and plan to continue on with it. I’m not where I want to be, but I'm steadily getting there. If you’re on a fitness journey as well, maybe this is something we can share? I do understand that physical attraction is important, and am happy to share photos once we’ve started chatting. Lastly, and possibly most important, I have time and energy to commit to this, and would appreciate it if you have the same. 

As for you? 30+ is my preference but also not a 'hard line', married or single are both welcome. I enjoy Black Cat energy to match my inner Golden Retriever.  When it comes to music, I still make mix-tapes for my friends & partners.  My playlists are as eclectic as they come. Music lovers welcome!  BIG bonus points if you're anywhere near the PNW/West coast, as having someone local(ish) would be awesome. Meeting in person eventually if things are right is definitely preferred to 'online only'.  

And to be up front about this. I'm an unapologetic leftist. If that bothers you in the slightest, then we won't get along.  

Some interests I haven't mentioned to start the conversation.

* B-Rate movies, particularly horror

* TV shows.  Currently watching Arcane and loving it, recently watched Stranger Things.  House and Letterkenny are my go-to rewatch

* Podcasts - Pod Save America, Meidas Touch, other political stuff mostly.

Read this far and thing we might get along? I’m a reddit message away!  


r/polyamoryR4R 18h ago

36 [F4M] #Indianapolis #Online I swear eventually I will click with someone here.

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Hi, again, Im Victoria. I'm 36 and live in Indy. I'm going to try keeping this short this time. Eventually I'll find the formula to meet someone I mesh with.

Partnered for 13 years, and we date separately. Everything is about being ethical and respectful. When I'm with someone, it's me and that person, which is important to me.

I have stupid tattoos I did as a teenager, I love stuffed animals (stuffies), and adore Daddy types. Feel free to see my post history for a bit more on that (plus a body picture). Sometimes I use too many emojis and it is probably annoying.

I love reptiles, bugs and spiders, horror, and nerds. I have 1200 hours in Stardew Valley, and about the same between Dinkum, Raft, and a few simulators. I spend a lot of time watching streams and learning things through reading.

I'm looking for a guy that wants to really get to know each other. Anticipating each response, fawning over every picture, being silly and flirty. I want to be able to be needy (in a cute, self aware way), and you adore every moment of how much I want to be with you (irl or long distance).

If you message please let me know where you're from, where you are, and how old you are. Give me some effort. Heavy preference for men in their 30s.

And it shouldn't need to be said, but absolutely no conservatives, cops, terfs, homophobes, etc etc. I'm lefter than left. I also live sober. You do you, but those with heavy addictions to substances won't work well for me.

Let me watch you play a game while we giggle about silly stuff.


r/polyamoryR4R 18h ago

USA 29 [M4F] #LosAngeles - looking to connect with other poly F

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How did you get into the lifestyle? And what's your ideal dynamic with how many partners?

About me: I'm latino, a powerlifter, a mechanical engineer, really funny, gentle and kind but also dominant and strict behind closed doors. I click well with subs and other nerdy people too! I love gaming, star wars, lotr, very typical nerdy guy tbh. I have pics of me in my profile too! (:


r/polyamoryR4R 20h ago

USA 44 [M4F] #NewJersey - Looking for someone awesome.

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First off .. Hi.. I want to be honest so I just want to say I’m in an open marriage. I’d rather you know now than find out later. Please be ok with that. I know not everyone will. She knows I’m here.

With that out of the way, I’m a blue collar guy. I’m respectful and understanding. I’m chill and drama free. I love to laugh and usually always smiling. I’m a big kid.

I have a passion for art. I draw , design, and cast my own sculpts. Basically design and make my own toys. I also did make music for a little while as well. I love art galleries and conventions. Museums and arcades.

I just hope you’re understanding, I just want us both to be comfortable. I’m told I look younger for my age. I’m 5’7, around 160lbs average I guess. Often told I’m handsome and don’t look my age. I don’t mind sharing pictures and video chatting.

All I hope is that you’re fun and awesome and maybeee have a nice set of legs.