Throwaway account again.

If you look back on my previous post, you can make the correct assumption that I’m trying to work through some of my uncomfortable feelings around polyamory. I want to try and make this relationship work with my partner, even if it’s not forever. And in doing so, I think having another partner(s) of my own will help with some of the anxiety and insecurity I feel.

My issue now is, how do I get over the feeling like I’m cheating on my partner? I didn’t feel like he cheated on me when he had other partners, nor does the thought of him seeing new people bring up feelings of cheating. And yet, I’ve been talking with a few potential new connections, and I get this overwhelming feeling like I’m doing something nefarious, especially once the conversation moves past texting and goes into phone calls/planning dates.

Any advice, friends? Thank you.