Beyond Monogamy: DC Center’s Poly Discussion Group
The DC Center's Poly Discussion Group serves as a support group for those in non-traditional relationships
“In the mainstream, mono-normative society, it’s hard for people to find friends they can really talk to about their relationships,” says Tamara Pincus. “Even if they’re out as polyamorous, people have such a narrow view of what relationships should look like that it’s hard for them to give good advice or even really understand what some of us are up against.”
That’s why Pincus, moderator of The DC Center’s Poly Discussion Group, hopes to provide a forum those interested in exploring non-monogamy. The group, active for the past five years, meets on the third Thursday of every month. Topics of discussion are driven by the group, and can range from advice on how to get started in the poly scene to how to manage jealousy. All discussions are kept confidential in order to respect privacy.
The biggest misconception about polyamory, Pincus says, is “that we’re having orgies all the time.” The reality is that polyamorous people are looking to establish deep emotional connections with those whom they become involved.
“Even in the gay community, where open relationships are really common, sometimes the kind of relationships where people form emotional attachments can make them feel ‘othered,'” says Pincus. “People need a place to talk about it.”
The DC Center’s Poly Discussion Group meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. The next meeting is Sept. 15. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
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