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Acknowledge That it Isn’t Easy to be Poly on V-Day
Let’s be honest. Valentine’s Day was not made for the ethically non-monogamous. This is a holiday that was designed for couples in love and grade school children. It isn’t easy to make something that’s so heteronormative into something that’s going to work for you and your partners.
That’s okay. This is probably not the first time you’ve had to adapt things that weren’t made for you and yours. It certainly will not be the last!
Still, just acknowledging that things are not going to be easy can be immensely helpful. You’ll be better able to set your own expectations and permit yourself to make this holiday into something that honors you and the people you love.
Be Clear on Everyone’s Feelings About The Holiday
Before you get all twisted trying to figure out how you are going to give quality time, gifts, and romantic indulgences to all of your partners – do they even celebrate Valentine’s Day? Is it that important to them? Some of your partners in ethical non-monogamy may choose not to acknowledge Valentine’s Day because of its commercialism or focus on straight, monogamous couples. Others may prefer anything sweet and simple like a card. These tend to be the folks who will be very chill and flexible about when and where you celebrate with them.
Then, you may have your true romantics, lovers of V-day, people who look forward to a celebration of love, sex, romance, gifts, and other indulgences. The point is, the more you know, the easier time you will have figuring all of this out.
- Scan a QR code or download Taimi from the App Store or Google Play
- Create an account on Taimi
- Navigate to the “Help & Support” section within the app
- Send the code provided on the card to the support team
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It's important to honor your own needs and boundaries when it comes to this day and always do self-check-ins to ensure you are honoring how you feel.
Now for the Nightlife
Tour Greenwich Village
Here’s an early evening fun thing to do. Head over to the Village and do a pub crawl. The decorations won’t be so magnificent, but it’s a far more intimate atmosphere. Don’t miss the White Horse Tavern and Joe’s Pub. You can even eat your dinner meal there. Earnest Hemingway and Dylan Thomas frequented these bars, where they usually drank themselves into oblivion, but don’t do that. The night is still young, and you may want to stay a bit sober for what just might be happening later.
An Evening River Cruise
How about a river cruise to see NYC at night while you enjoy drinks? Some offer dinner as well. Do a little research, consider your budget, and choose a cruise that will kick off the romance.
Get Cozy at a Rooftop Bar
Yes, it’s winter, but guess what? These bars are heated throughout the winter. Some of them are transformed into giant igloos where you will stay warm and get all cuddly.