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[DeadPoet]

I have suffered with anxiety my whole life but started getting more intense after my mom passed away in 2006. Recently my husband started exploring polyamory and my stress and anxiety went through the roof. I am monogamous and trying my best to accept this and find how I fit into all this. Anyone else dealing with a situation like this?

[AZ1970]

I too have lost a parent. Your life changes forever. I have not gone through that with a spouse or partner. I can say for myself that I would not be ok with it. Perhaps your body is telling you your answer. Love doesn’t make someone feel anxious and depressed.

[Stilltrying_]

Wow, I would absolutely not be ok with polygamy. It sounds like he's just gone ahead and done this without considering you at all. No wonder you are stressed. Could you two get marriage guidance counselling so you can maybe have an open dialogue about the difficulties going on between you and how to potentially resolve them?

[debbiegk]

I am so sorry to hear of the stressful situations you are dealing with. It is so hard when we lose our support members. I feel your sadness in the loss of your loved one. I have not experienced a relationship in which my partner was polyamorous, but I wanted to offer support to you because I am sure dealing with this situation in which you do not feel the same is highly stressful. In our marriage relationship and vows we promise to be faithful to only each other and your husband is not currently respecting those vows. I would encourage you to seek counsel, your pastor or a licensed therapist, so that you may voice your concerns if he is not hearing them now. Praying for you and for the support you need. I would like to share this link with you to help in speaking with your husband about your feelings: bit.ly/2R8xuyQ