Sometimes I just really love poly. Things are going really well for me in my relationships right now and I am really happy about it and kind of wanted to share somewhere.

My triad had been going through a rough spot lately, mostly because of my mental health issues, but through a lot of hard work, communication, and relationship counseling we have kind of reached the home stretch. We've all started getting along a lot better lately and I've been feeling so much closer to them. I went on a date last night with one of my girlfriends and it was just the most amazing time. We just went to a restaurant and walked around looking at Halloween decorations but the time we spent together was just so special and I felt so warm and cared for. My other girlfriend and I have started playing a new video game together. She isn't normally much of a gamer but I can tell she's really loving all the discovery and adventure of playing Subnautica for the first time and I feel so fortunate to be sharing that experience with her. I love my girlfriends so much and I'm starting to be able to do that in a way that feels healthy.

Meanwhile I've been dating someone new outside our triad for the first time and the experience has been really exhilarating and I'm loving the NRE. Things are still in the early stages but I really really like her and there is such a connection and feeling of intimacy between us. I just want to cuddle up next to her so she feels safe and cared for. It's also the first time I've dated someone new since my transition and I am experiencing so much joy getting to build something new with someone else while living as my true self. All my emotions feel so much stronger and more genuine than when I was in my eggshell. I guess some part of me really enjoys getting to present the person I've grown into to someone who never knew the old me, because, for the first time in my life, I'm proud of this person who I am. Dating her has given me a lot of new perspective on relationships and has taught me a lot about myself. Also, as a fun bonus, it has also taught me a lot of skills that I can bring back and apply in my triad.

There's nowhere particular that I'm going with this other than to say that sometimes life is good. Sometimes we can feel connected to the people in our lives and do a good job being there for them. Sometimes we can be proud of the life that we have built and feel blessed have the love of so many wonderful people. Poly isn't always an easy path to walk down but I'm glad that this is the path that I'm on.