Who
We Are
"Polyamory is a recently coined
word which represents non-monogamous alternatives in adult relationships.
Some in the polyamory community like to add 'responsible' to non-monogamy,
to imply that they are serious about this alternative choice as a foundation
for deep and fulfilling experiences. How about you? What's
your definition?"
Polyamory involves
responsible, truthful, committed relationships, deeply loving more than
one partner. Group marriage, open couples, extended families and intimate
friends are some of the arrangements in which we live out our relationships.
The Capital District
Polyamory Discussion Group is a poly-friendly organization in New York's
Capital Region.
This is not swinging
or casual sex group. Lasting, ethical, and honest relationships are the
goal. Singles, couples, triads, etc. of all orientations are welcome.
Where
We Meet
We meet at the Friends
Meetinghouse, 727 Madison Ave in Albany, between Lake and Quail Streets.
Meetings will be
held at the Meetinghouse on the second Friday of each month at 7:30pm.
The discussion will
be in Room no. 1 upstairs. If you come late, ring the doorbell so
that we can hear you! The Friends have asked us to keep the door
locked during our meeting so that strangers do not wander into the Meetinghouse.
Upcoming
Meetings
Here
are some typical questions and answers:
Q. What are the meetings
like?
A. They
are a casual discussion. It is a pleasant social occasion where folks
can talk about all sorts of issues having to do with polyamory like how
to come out to your friends and family, difficulties with jealousy, children
and the PTA, and so on. The Friends provide a full kitchen, so we often
have coffee and some sort of snack - bring something yourself. It is not
a casual sex or swinging group, and the meetings are never involved in
any of these activities.
Q. How many members
usually attend the meetings?
A. For
a while we had seven and at the most recent meetings we have had around
10 to 15.
Q. What is the average
age of the group?
A. 30-something
is average. That means we range in age from around 50 to 19.
Q. Is it mostly men
or mostly women?
A. It changes
from meeting to meeting. In polyamorous relationships, lots of things can
happen, so gender balance doesn't tend to matter. Our feelings about
orientation are very open, so there's never an exclusion of either gender
for the sake of balance or equal numbers.
Q. Is there a form of
dress for meetings?
A. No,
however casual dress seems to be the norm.
Q. What is the average
length of the meetings?
A. A couple
of hours.
Q. Is there a general
subject for discussion?
A. We weave
in and out of issues regarding polyamory, and maintain a poly-friendly
atmosphere for discussion of other things. It's what ever the group
wants/needs to discuss. The experienced members don't mind answering questions
for those who are exploring.
Q. Any cost or fees
to belong?
A. The
Meeting asks for a nominal donation, so we put out a "hat" (a plate, actually)
.
Q. Any additional information
you can provide ?
A. The
group formed in December of 1997. We are forming into a group of
folks who are getting to know one another and are ready to branch out into
other activities, such as a "movie night" and perhaps dinners and picnics.
We could use people who are interested in staying around and forming a
core. By all means visit and see if it's a group for you.
Q. Is it a good place
to meet folks?
A. Absolutely.
We also have a "personals" book for those who cannot regularly make the
Friday night meetings. Send a personal and it will be put in the
book. There are no mailboxes, so you must put your name and phone number
or address if you expect people to get in touch with you. Send the personal
to LS973@cnsvax.albany.edu
and it will be put in the book. If you wish to put an expiration
date on it, it'll be removed from the book after that date. Update as often
as you wish.
Contact
information
Email
to: Lorre (ls973@cnsvax.albany.edu)
Phone:
(518) 464-9029
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a few. These pages have link lists that are more comprehensive are
frequently updated, and tend to be the most reliable and stable on the
web. Please email the page author
if you have any suggestions for other links.
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