Ask Anna: Navigating a complicated polyamorous long-distance relationship and whether to reconnect
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Anna Pulley
Summary
A reader writes to advice columnist Anna about a complicated polyamorous long-distance relationship that began in a fandom community. The relationship started intensely with mutual creative collaboration (writing fan fiction) and daily communication, but the reader's partner had less experience with polyamory despite being in a long-term open relationship. After several promising months, the relationship deteriorated, leaving the reader wondering whether to reach out years later. The column explores themes of relationship dynamics, communication breakdowns, and navigating polyamory with differing experience levels.
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bskyAsk Anna: Navigating a complicated polyamorous long-distance relationship and whether to reconnectchicagotribune.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWe went from friends to lovers, writing smutty fan fic together and talking every day.
They already had a long-term partner, and although they had always considered themselves open, I was the first person they had actually pursued outside the relationship.
For the first several months, things felt wonderful. I got along well with their partner, everyone seemed communicative.
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