Ask Aunty: Seeking Bisexual Mate

Dear Aunty,

How do I find a polyamorous woman to date? I have a wonderful wife and we just agreed to open up our relationship. She’s bisexual so I’d be happy to meet a woman to date both of us. But where do I find women?

Seeking Bisexual Mate

Dear SBM,

I’m ​going to ignore half of your question because the last thing you want to do is post in an online forum that you’re LOOKING FOR A BISEXUAL FEMALE FOR YOU AND YOUR WIFE. Poly people are tired of hearing from unicorn hunters and you’ll get your head snatched off every time you mention it. There are many ways to do poly, and a closed triad is not for newbies!

*Calm down Aunty. Deep breaths.* Finding a new boo is as easy as it was when you found your wife. You mean you didn’t find her three months after you joined Match.com? I’m shocked! You probably dated multiple women before you even knew what you wanted. Then you learned to approach your wife like the lady she is–none of that “can I holla atcha?” Polyamorous women are smart as well as sexy, so you have to be more than a smooth talker. Know your needs and wants. Know what makes you a great catch, and know what type of agreements you would have between you two. (She’s probably not going to agree to only date you and your wife. Too many horror stories, Aunty can tell you.)

Always be honest about your situation. Monogamous women don’t understand that you’re not looking for a side chick. Even if you have to explain “polyamorous” a million times, you want her to know exactly what she’s getting in to. If you just want the occasional threesome, let her know. If you want someone to move in and help take care of your kids, make that clear too. That’s why polys love the c-word–communication.

Remember, a polyamorous woman doesn’t want to be the topper on your wedding cake. She wants fulfilling relationships with individuals, not the perfect couple from Monogamy Land. Accept that the women you will find may already be dating other partners with their own commitments and agreements. She may not be interested in your wife at all. That doesn’t mean you two can’t have a healthy relationship. You just have to change your image of the ideal poly woman, especially if you’re imagining a bisexual sex goddess. (That’s why they’re called unicorns, honey. They don’t exist.)

So how do you find a woman? Go to online dating sites. Visit your local poly community. Talk to other polyamorous people. Find a woman you like spending time with and see where things go. If she hits it off with wifey, that’s great. If she doesn’t want to move in to your future poly household, that’s fine too. Let go of expectations and enjoy the journey.

Or else.

Aunty