Thanks...

[jay]

For the hugs and friendship. Drama has lessened, and Pat and I are speaking again. Flowers didn't hurt, nor did the news that our local daily (the San Jose Mercury) is printing something of hers on Sunday.

Otherwise...

I sent various small things today to all of the people with whom I consider myself to be in capital-R Relationships, using a web florist. Julie got a kit with candles, massage oils, incense and such. With a card asking her to relax, slow down, and please enjoy these with Greg (her spouse) and Dave (OSO). Perfectly reasonable, in a poly Valentine sense.

Except... that my card accompanied an identical package, sent to someone named Monica. Julie got Monica's card from Monica's hubby Nicholas. And Nicholas has been apparently thrown out of his house by Monica, who is apparently monogamous, jealous and mistrusting. Julie has been called by increasingly-panicked representatives of the web florist six times today. She's had to slowly explain poly relationships to them "yes, it *is* just like you think, except we're OK with that and it doesn't involve Monica or Nicholas. In any way." I've provided my telephone here in Pasadena in case Monica wants independent verification... one card switch, and a marriage blows up?

(shaking head)

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[griffen.livejournal.com]

Oh... my....

I'm not sure whether to burst into uncontrollable giggles, cringe in sympathy for Nicholas (NOT Monica!), or both.

I guess I have an observation here: Monogamous people are funny. *grins*

So are poly people, now that I think of it.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

My first responses (after I could control my laughter) was "Monica's an idiot" and "I feel *really* sorry for their kids" (figuring that Nicholas might actually be better off without Monica).