I Am in a Relationship With the World, and Berlin is my Primary Partner I am polyamorous. That means I am open to having more than one committed romantic relationship at a time. For me, this also encompasses random sexual encounters, play partners, and a higher priority than societal norms placed on my platonic friendships….
Author: E.L. Bryne
I’ve been thinking a lot about love lately. Being in Berlin with Stefan, having recently been in a break-up with Dex. Having more chances than usual to talk about what does polyamory and non-monogamy in general mean to me. It all comes down to love. But as I have learned on this journey- love means…
He’s not wrong. ********** Not very long ago, my monogamous partner of nine months and I broke up. There were so many reasons for this, the fact that he is monogamous and I am polyamorous was just one of many. The wild part is, we never fought, we hardly ever disagreed, and we freaking enjoyed…
Do I Have to be Grateful? The Karens on Instagram would have you believe that prayers and pop-up gratitude parties will make a difference or change your life. But I call bullshit. I mean, come on! I’ve done the 30-Days of Gratitude and every morning “meditated” on something lovely. That was nice, but when the…
Another fun prompt from my Wednesday night writing group got me at least writing a little blurb for you all. Hope you enjoy a little piece of my Berlin life. *********** The short denim skirt, blue tank top with an American flag embossed but shabby on the front, and kitten-heeled sandals were proof that she…
*** Not only did I write this bit of flash fiction in writing group again, but I tried to use some ideas from a writing workshop I attended yesterday afternoon from my patio. I tried to remove all the “she felt, then, next what happened was…” and write it directly as it’s happening to the…
***Ongoing posts from my wonderful writing group time! I hope you enjoy!*** ********** I invited him in. I knew better. I knew it deep in my gut, in a visceral way, the slight cramp in the pit of my stomach was speaking to me. The scent of danger hung around him in a way immediately…
*** Continuing with the pieces I am writing in my wonderful writing group on Wednesdays, this fun little flash fiction item- It’s What I Do- just flowed out of me last night. I can see maybe continuing it from time to time… I hope you enjoy where it goes today!*** ********** “It’s what I do!…
Another terrific writing group last night- and again I am posting the short writing I finished during group. I love that I am at least writing and even better- I am meeting cool new people who I will be able to socialize in person with soon too! I hope you enjoy! ********** During six years…
***** I love my Wednesday writing group and have decided to post what I come up with on Wednesday’s here on the blog- especially since lately it seems like the only writing I am actually doing each week is in group. So I hope you enjoy this little story inspired by this quote: ******** …