What we’re about
Please join our Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multi-partner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, polyamory, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Typical topics discussed are conflict resolution, communication, compersion, jealousy avoidance, how the lifestyle works, and what doesn't work, adding new partners,Science Fiction Entry into Polyamory, family structure, children, and many others. You do not need to identify as polyamorous to join us, all we ask is that you keep an open mind.
This meetup group is family friendly. We are not listed as an adult only group. Please note that the TOS for meetup does not allow nudity or sexual activity in your profile pictures. Please be sure messages sent to other members are friendly and appropriate, not sexual**. This is a SAFE space, do NOT use this medium to try and "pick up" anyone. Sexual messages are for people you have a relationship with and should be sent privately to them NOT on this Meet Up site.**
Because this is a family meetup, it is important to please keep your profile pictures pg-13, not only to comply with meetup's TOS, but also because there may be individuals who are under 18 looking at the site. Thank you for understanding.
If you would like to join this Meetup, Please fill out ALL THE PROFILE QUESTIONS - We screen members who wish to join.
We use these questions to make sure that those who join have at least read the information on the about us page (click here or on "pages" above) and are serious about wanting to know more about the lifestyle. The questions also serve to let the other members know what your "model" of a poly relationship would look like.Yes, this means your answers to the questions will be visible to the rest of the group. It is of benefit to both the group and to yourselves to answer these questions honestly.
Please check out our "ABOUT US" page (click here or on "pages" above). The links on there will give you an idea what Polyamory is all about (they are also posted below).
Anyone interested in attending is welcome! We ask for a donation at the meetup to help cover the expense of running them (meetup charges the organizers, not the members), but no one is ever turned away for an inability to contribute. We welcome all poly and poly friendly individuals, groups and families. We also encourage those who are curious about the lifestyle to attend our meetups. We generally have between 15 and 30 people who show up at our group meetups third Saturday of the month at a large home in the west San Fernando Valley-- Live the Dream (http://www.livethedream.org) It includes, themed discussions, pot luck lunch, socializing in clothing optional jacuzzi and various holiday evening events. IOrganized by Terry Brussel-Rogers. The other event is in Burbank at a restaurant--see events.
If you would like to organize an event, please let me know the specifics and I will add you as an event coordinator. Your suggestions for themed events and discussions are most welcome. Call 818-886-0069 to talk to Terry Brussel-Rogers
Please remember that this group is based on the premise of encouraging successful relationships of all kinds. To this end, open and honest communication, respect and tolerance of our individual beliefs and philosophies are of paramount importance. We may not always agree with one another, but we still need to respect each other. We are not here to change one another's beliefs, perceptions or expressions of those beliefs, we are here to support one another and possibly learn something in the process of getting to know one another. Along this vein, please note that we are not responsible for what others put on their profiles. If you see something you do not like, simply do not go to that profile. This is a public forum, and while we do our best to pre-screen members, always follow the rules of internet safety (click here) and screen people yourself. (http://psychcentral.com/online_dating/safety.html)
***MEMBERS*** Please RSVP every month. Even if you RSVP "NO", it allows me to see who is active on the board. I ***THANK YOU***
Here are some articles you might find of interest, especially if you are new to the world of Polyamory . Please note many articles are available on Live the Dream Articles Click here for Live the Dream Articles That is LiveTheDream.org. More are being added all the time. If you have one for our Newsletter, do e-mail it to [email protected],
Fifty Years of Polyamory in America: A Guided Tour of a Growing Movement by Glen W. Olson and Terry Brussel-Rogers
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<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc"></a>Benefits of Polyamory \
<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc"></a>Polyamory - What it is (Part 1) \
Polyamory - What it isn't (Part 2) \
Polyamory Language
Open Relationship Styles \
<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc"></a>Models Of Open Relationships - Excellent Article <br> <br> Polyamory and Children \
Raising Kids Poly - An Eye Opening Experience \
But What About The Children? \
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Dealing with Jealousy \
<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc">A crazy little thing called.....Compersion</a> \
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Poly/Mono Relationship Dynamics \
Polyamory for the Monogamous \
My lover just told me he or she wants other lovers - Excellent Article <br> <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc"></a>Bridging the Divide \
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Cohabitation and Dating Safety \
<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc"></a> Questionaire for Cohabitation \
Tips for Online Dating Safety
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Poly Friendly Professionals \
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Never Do This: Poly Mistakes \
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If you know of any poly events in the LA area, please do not hesitate to leave a message on the boards, or contact one of the organizers.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sat 12-21-24 11 am to 4 pm PT (11-1 PT on Zoom), then Live only. Holiday party 6Needs location
Saturday 12-21-24 11 am to 4 pm PT (11-1 PT on Zoom) The rest is Live only.
Location: 8515 Penfield Ave. Winnetka, Ca. 91306 RSVP here or call 818-886-0069 For more info, vision LiveTheDream.org
Group Marriage/Group Living SF Samples: Robert A. Heinlein (Future History), Spider Robinson (Calahan books) & S.M.Sterling’s Novels of the Change
.Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3175971626?pwd=NWVjU3A2M0I2Q29IUkI4L1lMRzd2QT09
Meeting ID: 317 597 1626 Passcode: Heinlein
Heinlein’s stories offer us multigenerational group marriage in Moon is a Harsh Mistress, everything from open marriage practiced by utterly committed couples to a group marriage spanning not only wide age ranges, but multiple alternate universes in Time Enough for Love, Number of the Beast and To Sail Beyond the Sunset. Spider Robinson’s Calahan books give us open marriages practiced by sexual “Artists” along with what amounts to group living in a very inclusive Brothel engaged in high level diplomacy effecting History. The customers of Calahan’s Crosstime Saloon form a group of people whose lives connect on MANY levels effecting all relationships in their lives and ultimately leading them all into a trek cross country to the Florida Keys to continue their very intertwined lives Together. His Star Dance novels offer group marriage in Space spanning Time and including Gay, bi and hetero members. Novels of the Change give us examples of group living in Castles and Forts as well as open fields, farms and gardens with a central Home serving meals and holiday feasts . Both are based on Pagan and Medieval history, but differ due to being carried out by humans in our present time.
Can these Fantasies shed light on our Reality? What aspects of these do we want in our own lives & how can we create them? Let’s talk about it!
Pot Luck Lunch 1 pm PT bring something healthy and delicious to share.
2-4 pm socializing in the jacuzzi
Winter Solstice Ritual and Holiday Party follow at 6 pm.
Saturday December 16 6 pm to 11 pm
LTD's WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY
Pot Luck Dinner at 6 p]
(Crash space available by arrangement when you RSVP) Latkes (provided by Live the Dream, along with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream), songs about the Maccabees, dreidels, lighted up Christmas miniature houses, and a Winter Solstice ritual. We'll light the Hanukkah Menorah, (though that holiday starts December 25 this year) We will still light one symbolic candle at least.
Did we forget a ritual important to you? Tell us and we'll add it. Bring stories/songs/poetry to share.
Bring: Your favorite holiday dish for pot luck supper—(big enough for 10 to share.),
Wrapped science fiction, erotic (tasteful please!), fantasy or magikal gift ($10-$15) for GIFT EXCHANGE if you want to participate in that.
Sharing our holidays is part of what weaves the bonds of Family in a group like ours. Understanding what is important to each of us during this festive season and how we celebrate it is a way to grow closer and delight in our diversity.
7:30 pm Winter Solstice Ritual led by High Priestess Lillith
Clothing optional Jacuzzi (with holiday music playing inside it!) available all afternoon and evening–bring your own sandals and towels
8:30 pm Linda Fitack (our High Priestess Lillith) provides Karaoke with a Holiday flavor including her own lovely voice—and all of yours.
Jaccuzzi available all evening.
