The Socialite considered the question as he poured out the tea and handed over the cream fungus, moving to also pour himself a new cup. "That is a complicated question to answer, good Professor. It does, of course, start with desiring more than one person, but it takes practice to find a good balance, a steady relationship built on love and trust. Though, I suppose such could be said for any relationship, singular or otherwise. And there will be faults, that of which I'm certain; failures and mistakes and regrets. My open status in love started when I was quite young and not only have I broken many hearts, but many have broken my heart in turn. And one such case of spurned love resulted in the best thing that ever happened to me..."
The Socialite paused, a strained expression crossing his features for just a moment. Then, it was gone. "I will admit, I am quite fortunate to have two partners that love each other as well as I. We are our own people with our own lives and work and goals, but we always come home to each other. If one is gone, then the other two may feel just as loved with each other. If two are gone, then the sole inhabitant of the flat has their own life to attend to and need not feel unloved, even in absence. It most certainly helps that all three of us are establish adults. We've had our most reckless years, our most emotional, foundation forming years, and they've built us into the people that can love each other well, but the other partners are not burdened by the turmoil of the average teenage or young adult romance."
The Socialite did chuckle, stirring their tea. "It does also help that our relationship is kept tentatively open. We may seduce and bed and even briefly romance whoever we so choose, but our only commitment will be to each other. Our marriage is closed, but our love is open, you see?"
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Re: A Morbid Appointment
Date: 2025-07-08 03:27 pm (UTC)The Socialite paused, a strained expression crossing his features for just a moment. Then, it was gone. "I will admit, I am quite fortunate to have two partners that love each other as well as I. We are our own people with our own lives and work and goals, but we always come home to each other. If one is gone, then the other two may feel just as loved with each other. If two are gone, then the sole inhabitant of the flat has their own life to attend to and need not feel unloved, even in absence. It most certainly helps that all three of us are establish adults. We've had our most reckless years, our most emotional, foundation forming years, and they've built us into the people that can love each other well, but the other partners are not burdened by the turmoil of the average teenage or young adult romance."
The Socialite did chuckle, stirring their tea. "It does also help that our relationship is kept tentatively open. We may seduce and bed and even briefly romance whoever we so choose, but our only commitment will be to each other. Our marriage is closed, but our love is open, you see?"
"I do hope that helps."