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- From: ornoth@wonky.UUCP (David A. Liscomb)
- Newsgroups: alt.polyamory
- Subject: Re: I feel like I'm listening to a cat fight
- Message-ID: <23-JNEWS-2.1@wonky.UUCP>
- Date: 29 Dec 92 20:16:16 GMT
- References: <725616049.AA00763@tdkt.kksys.com>
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- Hi, folks. New guy on the block. Elise sez:
-
- > I'm interested in the concept of
- >how jealousy is unlearned, and in how people experience secure rather than
- >insecure feelings in relationships. What in you changed?
-
- I'll put in my nickel here, for what it's worth. It's not based on
- poly_yam experience, but I'll share it in hopes that you find it
- useful.
-
- I'm terrifically spoiled and was a very jealous and selfish boyfriend
- for a long time. How jealous? Well, I used to get jealous of cats,
- songs, food, anything that diverted my SO's attention from _ME_. Much of
- the problem was my own insecurity, and my obtaining my entire self-worth
- and security from my SO. I used to throw the most wonderful tantrums you
- can imagine.
-
- What changed that? Well, it's kind of an odd story. I started dating
- this woman who was even more giving than I was selfish. She provided me
- with love, security, and friendship, without ever asking anything in
- return. Of course, I never realized that we were actually suffering
- complimentary neuroses and codependency until we were divorced eight
- years later.
-
- But I learned some life-altering lessons from her. It may sound
- ironic, but she's left me with a lasting confidence and security. And
- the bitter realization that jealousy and selfishness will destroy even
- the most beautiful relationship in the world. Realizing that, my
- behavior has changed entirely.
-
- Of course, I can't tell you how useful my lessons have been in a
- nonmonog situation, yet. Hows about we bring this topic up again in a
- week or so? ;^)
-
- -David/Orny Liscomb This package sold by weight, not
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- Westborough, MA USA
-
- Your_Insult: I know you'd love to be handicapped by a mermaid with a
- caramel apple.
-