Future Theater

[starrmtn001]

I am a brown skinned, long haired, weed thumping, bible smoking, gun toting, shit talking, polyamorous, ptsd x adhd afflicted, grandparent. I think that puts me in at least a few minority categorizations. What do I win?

A HUGE BellGabber hug!  {{{{{{{Aldous}}}}}}}!!!

[K_Dubb]

...polyamorous... What do I win?

Instant credibility from me, at least.  Does that really work?

I had a coworker once who said he was polyamorous and went to a group for like-minded souls just after moving to Seattle.  They were told to bring a Christmas-themed item and talk about what it meant to them (as an icebreaker, I guess?), and the event turned into a dirge of family struggles and unfulfilled wishes, crying and hugs.

So I asked if everybody got in the hot tub afterwards and indulged their procilvities, but no, was just a therapy session.  Since then I've always put polyamorous people in the more-talk-less-action category, but you give me hope.

There's a Nancy-style digression for ya.

[aldousburbank]

Yeah well, polyamory ain't all it's cracked up not to be.

[nbirnes]

Instant credibility from me, at least.  Does that really work?

I had a coworker once who said he was polyamorous and went to a group for like-minded souls just after moving to Seattle.  They were told to bring a Christmas-themed item and talk about what it meant to them (as an icebreaker, I guess?), and the event turned into a dirge of family struggles and unfulfilled wishes, crying and hugs.

So I asked if everybody got in the hot tub afterwards and indulged their procilvities, but no, was just a therapy session.  Since then I've always put polyamorous people in the more-talk-less-action category, but you give me hope.

There's a Nancy-style digression for ya.

And this Nancy thanks you for it! We'll go out back and talk privately.

[nbirnes]

Yeah well, polyamory ain't all it's cracked up not to be.

How come? Might you have a small detail or two that you could share? For, um, research?

[aldousburbank]

How come? Might you have a small detail or two that you could share? For, um, research?

Well for one thing, hot tubs creep me out. Also, my gearings are toward loyalty to each other, if not sexual exclusitivity. Like it or not, emotions are involved in our intimate relations and my many years of research have allowed me to be less controlling and more observant of my own. Having just matriculated from a quarter century of a mostly monogamous relationship, the last two years have brought me much loving friendship but oddly, my closest lady friends are younger, cuter, and smarter than me, and have what you call boyfriends also. Why would I mess the love thing up by expecting these precious creatures to see only me? Hell, I'm lucky to even know them. Stepping back, letting go, and being willing to receive all the joy that our moments together can engender has allowed me to let go of my latino male tendencies toward possesiveness. This has had the side effect of allowing me to have a hella more fun than I used to have in my twenties quite honestly. When dudes think of open relationships they may assume they're going to get more, but in actuality you need a superior capacity to trust and to give. And trust me, I'm a giver. But it's still a highwire act in the big top of love. Too much info?

[nbirnes]

Well for one thing, hot tubs creep me out. Also, my gearings are toward loyalty to each other, if not sexual exclusitivity. Like it or not, emotions are involved in our intimate relations and my many years of research have allowed me to be less controlling and more observant of my own. Having just matriculated from a quarter century of a mostly monogamous relationship, the last two years have brought me much loving friendship but oddly, my closest lady friends are younger, cuter, and smarter than me, and have what you call boyfriends also. Why would I mess the love thing up by expecting these precious creatures to see only me? Hell, I'm lucky to even know them. Stepping back, letting go, and being willing to receive all the joy that our moments together can engender has allowed me to let go of my latino male tendencies toward possesiveness. This has had the side effect of allowing me to have a hella more fun than I used to have in my twenties quite honestly. When dudes think of open relationships they may assume they're going to get more, but in actuality you need a superior capacity to trust and to give. And trust me, I'm a giver. But it's still a highwire act in the big top of love. Too much info?

Nope. Lovely, articulate info that any man reading would -- should, could? -- learn from. Loyalty and love are endlessly satisfying ... and you really put it very, very well. It's also a cure for misogyny, maybe.

[starrmtn001]

Well for one thing, hot tubs creep me out. Also, my gearings are toward loyalty to each other, if not sexual exclusitivity. Like it or not, emotions are involved in our intimate relations and my many years of research have allowed me to be less controlling and more observant of my own. Having just matriculated from a quarter century of a mostly monogamous relationship, the last two years have brought me much loving friendship but oddly, my closest lady friends are younger, cuter, and smarter than me, and have what you call boyfriends also. Why would I mess the love thing up by expecting these precious creatures to see only me? Hell, I'm lucky to even know them. Stepping back, letting go, and being willing to receive all the joy that our moments together can engender has allowed me to let go of my latino male tendencies toward possesiveness. This has had the side effect of allowing me to have a hella more fun than I used to have in my twenties quite honestly. When dudes think of open relationships they may assume they're going to get more, but in actuality you need a superior capacity to trust and to give. And trust me, I'm a giver. But it's still a highwire act in the big top of love. Too much info?

Aw shit, now I'm in love.  Fuck you Aldous!

[K_Dubb]

Well for one thing, hot tubs creep me out. Also, my gearings are toward loyalty to each other, if not sexual exclusitivity. Like it or not, emotions are involved in our intimate relations and my many years of research have allowed me to be less controlling and more observant of my own. Having just matriculated from a quarter century of a mostly monogamous relationship, the last two years have brought me much loving friendship but oddly, my closest lady friends are younger, cuter, and smarter than me, and have what you call boyfriends also. Why would I mess the love thing up by expecting these precious creatures to see only me? Hell, I'm lucky to even know them. Stepping back, letting go, and being willing to receive all the joy that our moments together can engender has allowed me to let go of my latino male tendencies toward possesiveness. This has had the side effect of allowing me to have a hella more fun than I used to have in my twenties quite honestly. When dudes think of open relationships they may assume they're going to get more, but in actuality you need a superior capacity to trust and to give. And trust me, I'm a giver. But it's still a highwire act in the big top of love. Too much info?

Not at all, and appreciate you replying so thoughtfully, wow.  Younger, cuter and smarter (especially!) is great, and receiving joy in your moments together, too.  But what do you do when they all want to call later and talk about their day?

[aldousburbank]

Fuck you Aldous!

That is the sweetest thing anybody has said to me all day!

[Ms. C]

Well for one thing  ...

Could we please clone you?  Or perhaps take that attitude of yours and engineer some magic dust and let the wind take it where it may!!!!   

[starrmtn001]

That is the sweetest thing anybody has said to me all day!

I meant that in the derogatory sense . . . kinda . . . sorta . . . just a little, maybe.  Nah, I didn't mean, mean it.

[nbirnes]

I meant that in the derogatory sense . . . kinda . . . sorta . . . just a little, maybe.  Nah, I didn't mean, mean it.

Nonsense. You speak for many of us. 

[starrmtn001]

Could we please clone you?  Or perhaps take that attitude of yours and engineer some magic dust and let the wind take it where it may!!!!   

To hell with the wind taking it away!  Roll it in with the dubious!

[nbirnes]

Could we please clone you?  Or perhaps take that attitude of yours and engineer some magic dust and let the wind take it where it may!!!!   

And I will do my part on next week's Future Theater and interrupt the guys from something important (Star Trek/Mickey Rooney) and give a shout-out to the boys and maybe even read it, verbatomly! It will spread! We will have better times with guys!

[starrmtn001]

Nonsense. You speak for many of us. 

Well, nonsense back atcha Nancy.  I don't think any of us could be mean to Aldous.  I found it hard just teasing him about it.

[aldousburbank]

I don't think any of us could be mean to Aldous.

It's much easier in person.

[aldousburbank]

Not at all, and appreciate you replying so thoughtfully, wow.  Younger, cuter and smarter (especially!) is great, and receiving joy in your moments together, too.  But what do you do when they all want to call later and talk about their day?

I give good phone.

[starrmtn001]

I give good phone.

Ah.  Your version of oral sex.  Got it.

[onan]

Ah.  Your version of oral sex.  Got it.

You really have no idea how he uses the phone. Just a warning.

[K_Dubb]

I give good phone.

Wow, I figured you must.

Ah.  Your version of oral sex.  Got it.

I suspect he means talking on the phone, which as currency converts at between 10:1 and 20:1 in my experience.

Aldous is probably on the gold standard, though.

[ponyboysunset]

I lived with a couple in my early 20s and was their girlfriend. It didn't end well but threesome sex is awesome and if you haven't done it I suggest you try it once before you die. I have had threesomes with a male and female and an all girl threesome which was heaven  My new goals include having sex with a woman over 50. The rest maybe I will share on our podcast next week.

[aldousburbank]

I lived with a couple in my early 20s and was their girlfriend. It didn't end well but threesome sex is awesome and if you haven't done it I suggest you try it once before you die. I have had threesomes with a male and female and an all girl threesome which was heaven  My new goals include having sex with a woman over 50. The rest maybe I will share on our podcast next week.

Are you sure we haven't met?

[ponyboysunset]

Are you sure we haven't met?

Pretty sure. But you and the right lady and I might recant my lesbianism for the night and be bi

[bateman]

Well this is a new direction for the Future Theater thread.

[chefist]

Well this is a new direction for the Future Theater thread.

Is Future Theater located on 48th St in NYC?

[bateman]

Is Future Theater located on 48th St in NYC?

I think the swingers clubs are mostly downtown.

[chefist]

I think the swingers clubs are mostly downtown.

Once again I can only imagine Buscemi saying your posts...I enjoy that...

[ponyboysunset]

Well this is a new direction for the Future Theater thread.

We do what we can sir. How the hell are you bateman?

[zeebo]

Well this is a new direction for the Future Theater thread.

Strange, I've suddenly become interested in this show again.