Polyamory | Leon Feingold | TEDxBushwick

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  • Polyamorous relationships consist of individuals of multi-partner relationships and families. Leon offers an insight through his journey in finding polyamory as the means to creating intimate, valuable relationships with multiple people. Through his journey and explanation, Leon debunks myths and presents the values of polyamory.
    Co-Founder and former President of Open Love NY, Leon Feingold has become a polyamory activist on a national scope. He coauthors "Poly Wanna Answer?" a monthly polyamorous relationship advice column, and has discussed polyamory on The View, Huffington Post, PolyInTheMedia, Jezebel, and other media, plus the HBO movie "Americans in Bed". In 2014 he helped launch New York's first openly polyamorous residence, here in Bushwick.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

Komentáře • 683

  • @ryalat3682
    @ryalat3682 Před 3 lety +43

    "Effective communication means sharing openly and honestly, and without shame."

    • @kingkong905
      @kingkong905 Před 2 lety +2

      True, why is it hard for people to practice effective communication?

    • @ryalat3682
      @ryalat3682 Před 2 lety +7

      @@kingkong905 i think it's because when many people tried to communicate openly and honestly as children, they were punished for it. And therefore it became a negative experience for them that produced negative consequences.
      I like the truth, so i make it a point to never punish people for telling the truth, no matter how much the truth hurts. I would much rather that - as i find it less painful and tormenting - than dishonesty especially with people you are supposed to trust - which for me there is nothing more hurtful.
      I think life is so much easier if people would be in tune with their feelings and be able to authentically express them. :)

    • @kingkong905
      @kingkong905 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ryalat3682 deep lol. I completely agree with you. It's really hard for me to communicate my feelings mainly because of what happened to me in childhood. People like my father punished me for expressing my feelings so I hid them to survive. I struggle with it to this day. The best way I can do it is through art. When I try saying it the normal way, it's scary and painful. When I admitted to women I was polyamorous, they were devastated. It hurt losing them because they didn't want to accept it.

    • @kingkong905
      @kingkong905 Před 2 lety

      Are you polyamorous?

  • @TigerPrawn_
    @TigerPrawn_ Před 8 lety +330

    "Love is meaningful and it gives our lives meaning. It deepens connections, it feels greatt to share. It's free. It doesn't even have calories! So why should we limit it?"

    • @pierreduranleau2514
      @pierreduranleau2514 Před 8 lety +29

      Because what he's promoting is not love but selfishness.
      Love cares
      Love gives
      Love cost
      If you want it for free, then it's not love.

    • @CharlesRexBeedy
      @CharlesRexBeedy Před 8 lety +61

      It could be argued that monogamy is selfish too. Think about it. You are EXPECTED to give up your individuality and freedom and make compromises and sacrifices for ONE person. Give ALL your love and attention to ONE person and have sex with ONE person, all because you should ONLY love them and give them ALL the attention because screw everyone else? Imagine if one of your parents or one of your kids or one of your friends did that. You would find that....well....SELFISH.

    • @pierreduranleau2514
      @pierreduranleau2514 Před 8 lety +17

      CharlesRexBeedy When love is no longer a sacrifice, can it be called love?

    • @pierreduranleau2514
      @pierreduranleau2514 Před 8 lety +11

      CharlesRexBeedy Love does have one single definition, your just twisting it to fit your egocentric desires. But, at the end your the one deprived of a meaningful relationship.

    • @TigerPrawn_
      @TigerPrawn_ Před 8 lety +19

      The Ancient Greeks had many definitions of love, many words for it and many different kinds. I like their view on it.

  • @augustusleo6704
    @augustusleo6704 Před 4 lety +75

    This is by far the best audience in any TED talks I’ve seen

    • @gmy33
      @gmy33 Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah there must be a reason for this ... he preaching for his own ... ted slided down a huge ramp ... through the years ..

  • @davidcaubergh5113
    @davidcaubergh5113 Před 8 lety +429

    My fiancee let me watch this video after she discovered she could have feelings for multiple people. It's interesting how our relationship has evolved, and my feelings of jealousy as well. It hasn't been easy and I cried so friggin much throughout the proces of 'accepting' it. It was hard to accept, because I (and she as well) feel we are eachother's 'soulmate' (if you want to call it like that). We have two beautiful kids, and an awesome cool life and our sex is just, wow, everything it needs to be. That's why it was so hard to think that she 'missed' something, whilst I thought I had everything I need in life. Maybe some things go beyond words and comprehension. It's important to embrace and accept the other person's wishes and their life vision. Nobody is perfect, and by accepting that I kind of looked to her as perfect. :)

    • @BenefitsofBravery
      @BenefitsofBravery Před 7 lety +15

      David Caubergh awesome 👏 beautiful loving

    • @noodletitan9086
      @noodletitan9086 Před 6 lety +20

      Good for you man but I don't want another person with my significant other my view

    • @veronicabilek733
      @veronicabilek733 Před 6 lety +23

      David Caubergh - you are amazing! this is how a true love looks like :) wish you all the best

    • @HelennaRainhaDeTroia
      @HelennaRainhaDeTroia Před 5 lety +6

      David Caubergh :'( Wish you Luck

    • @cindydks
      @cindydks Před 5 lety +65

      have you ever wondered why the monogamous person caught up in a situation they never asked for, is always the one asked to "accept" and change?

  • @agathasena552
    @agathasena552 Před 3 lety +73

    "Time, money, energy, all are limited. But the love we have to share is only as limited as we limit it" ❤️

  • @ahall5017
    @ahall5017 Před 9 lety +284

    Best explanation I've ever heard! If more people who are unhappy in their relationship(s) would consider another paradigm - this one - the world would be happier and a better place. This talk should be widely viewed and available to everyone.

    • @craigbaker78
      @craigbaker78 Před 9 lety +21

      A Hall divorce rates may even go down

    • @autismpete
      @autismpete Před 5 lety +8

      But it won't. You'd be surprised at the amount of people who hate having their worldview challenged.

    • @josephinesyoutubechannel1770
      @josephinesyoutubechannel1770 Před 5 lety +12

      A Hall , If people are unhappy in their relationship, the solution is to work on the relationship! Not seek out new partners so one can experience "butterflies" again!

    • @icaptureditforyou
      @icaptureditforyou Před 5 lety +7

      @@josephinesyoutubechannel1770 Some people are more traditional than liberal & vise versa, but that shouldn't stop anyone from being happy.

    • @shawnboahene5231
      @shawnboahene5231 Před 2 lety +4

      @@josephinesyoutubechannel1770 exactly! Most people will not do the work and love is work it’s not just feelings and people are afraid to come to that realization

  • @compostjohn
    @compostjohn Před rokem +19

    Perfect. Well said. I 'discovered' polyamory in 1993 - but I hadn't got a word for it and thought I'd invented it. It wasn't until 2006 or 7 and getting on social media that I found out there were LOADS of people who were living in a similar way to me - and they had a word for it! And, since then, the numbers have just grown and grown. Thank you Leon for being part of this trajectory.

  • @JuliannaJaynne
    @JuliannaJaynne Před 8 lety +93

    I think I love you. And also my partner.

    • @zufex2029
      @zufex2029 Před 5 lety +2

      and also your HIV

    • @zufex2029
      @zufex2029 Před 5 lety +1

      @@anabolicstephen8387 and tell me how would you make all your girlfriends for sure sleep only with "right" guys...

    • @tourmelion9221
      @tourmelion9221 Před 4 lety +1

      @@retroblue69696 sounds like you put people up to your standard
      And when a man doesn't fit that box you say of how they are no longer masculin
      Masculin isn't a thing all men have
      It's a gender stereotype
      A box
      No man is fully " masculin "

  • @stevoofd
    @stevoofd Před 5 lety +82

    I have found that outing myself as poly has brought me closer to my feelings in general. I used to be conditioned to hide my true feelings in fear of getting rejected (risk aversion). Now I have learned to communicate my desires without holding back, and not surprisingly I bond with a lot more people than I used to! I think the underlying ingredient here is being true to yourself. Not take for granted the structures and boundaries you were raised with, but taking a look inside and see what you REALLY feel and don’t be afraid to communicate that. Because a lot of people probably feel the same way but still live with that fear. But you’ll find that opening up about it can inspire others, or at least take away the fear so they too can explore their true feelings and pursue them.

    • @leonfeingold4482
      @leonfeingold4482 Před 5 lety +6

      So glad you've had these realizations. Keep it up and you'll get exponentially better at understanding what you need and how you and others can make each other happiest.

  • @ianjamiesonmusic
    @ianjamiesonmusic Před 5 lety +111

    He sounds like my brain, verbalised.

  • @chelseas4472
    @chelseas4472 Před 7 lety +169

    I am definitely a monogamous person myself, but I like that others are identifying themselves like this more so it is easier to know who I am not compatible with.

    • @iridescentsquids
      @iridescentsquids Před 6 lety +21

      That's a very cool point I never thought of.

    • @Xilosphere
      @Xilosphere Před 6 lety +9

      Well... the rest of us will just lie to you, since you'd rather not have honesty.

    • @zufex2029
      @zufex2029 Před 5 lety +2

      @@Xilosphere this is exactly why it won't make society happier. Only I will be happier, because I will start my business as private detective who will catch liars. I'm gonna be rich! lol

    • @ShatteredDiscoBall
      @ShatteredDiscoBall Před 5 lety +8

      Compatibility and what kind of relationship you seek are different things entirely. You may be missing out on people you’re very compatible with because of not being open to poly people. That’s okay too but compatibility and relationship types are different things. You’re compatible with your friends though you’d never date them, right?

    • @EspritsFantomes
      @EspritsFantomes Před 5 lety +6

      @@ShatteredDiscoBall there's no point in being someone who match your personality but will never give you want you want and make you happy
      Being compatible isn't just "we get along well"

  • @jesseevans2977
    @jesseevans2977 Před 6 lety +39

    Great talk, but worst camera operation on a TEDx ever.

  • @Chrisprusse
    @Chrisprusse Před 7 lety +34

    Some of the things we do in society have nothing to do with why we do them anymore. There is more than one way. There always was.

  • @DevotionToChaos
    @DevotionToChaos Před 7 lety +65

    What I truly appreciate about this is the openness this is being presented with and that nothing is being forced to the audience. It's your choice how you want to live your life and answer your needs, and so while I don't think that polyamory is fit for me, I hope that those who want to live their life in polyamory can do so feeling encouraged by this video.

    • @ikigai3232
      @ikigai3232 Před 7 lety +6

      DevotionToChaos, well said!

  • @northernsilverstacker1641
    @northernsilverstacker1641 Před 7 lety +52

    This individual is a genius! I have watched dozens of videos on polyamory and the video just encompassed and embodied everything I feel about relationships.

    • @shawnboahene5231
      @shawnboahene5231 Před 2 lety +5

      Not really. When you analyze what he’s saying you realize that a lot of what he’s doing is a lot misdirection, comparing things that shouldn’t be like how he compared having multiple partners to multiple friends and children, and vague ideas that sound good but are terrible in application.

    • @likeargamanflaming940
      @likeargamanflaming940 Před 2 lety

      @@shawnboahene5231 True

  • @Aneris17
    @Aneris17 Před 9 lety +287

    This is so correct and perfect that I'm happy just to hear people talking about polyamory and the audience accepting it and give him applauses.

  • @m.7877
    @m.7877 Před 8 lety +169

    One of the best lectures EVER!!!
    Really helped me define myself more

  • @IskE
    @IskE Před měsícem +1

    2024 and this is still so true, he explains very well. “Finally I wasn’t a freak for wanting love but not feeling fulfilled by monogamy”

  • @JayJay-ss6hk
    @JayJay-ss6hk Před rokem +8

    Thank you for speaking publicly about this topic

    • @leonfeingold4482
      @leonfeingold4482 Před rokem +1

      I've always found it sad that there are huge swaths of the world where speaking publicly about any nontraditional interest or experience is unacceptable.

  • @fluffycakes7921
    @fluffycakes7921 Před 7 lety +60

    Fantastic & brilliant! Am in a Polyamorous relationship now..but spent my whole life a die hard romantic..never understanding the rules of romance!
    If you entered a new relationship - all past romantic feelings MUST be left at the door???
    ..I never understood why I had to hide feelings & play silly mind games...instead of just being myself.
    Polyamory is total & utter peace of mind..😊

    • @Autumn_Forest_
      @Autumn_Forest_ Před 7 lety +2

      OMG, I can so relate! How old are you, if I might ask?

    • @sweetbeep
      @sweetbeep Před 6 lety

      Sara M .....wait a bit

    • @iridescentsquids
      @iridescentsquids Před 6 lety

      sweet beep...wait for what?

    • @baghhazarika3530
      @baghhazarika3530 Před 5 lety +4

      Basically u got two slaves to control one of which if is married to you is adraid of getting away coz he might end up paying a huge settlement to a parasite like u.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart Před 5 lety +2

      @@baghhazarika3530 uh no

  • @xxsm5853
    @xxsm5853 Před rokem +5

    This was one of the best videos on the topic. It was incredible. Thank you!

  • @thecobaltroom
    @thecobaltroom Před 9 lety +44

    Wow... such a great, honest presentation. Gave me lots to think about. :)

  • @BuckBowen
    @BuckBowen Před 3 lety +14

    Such a great blend of humor, information, and mindfulness.

  • @DerbyCityNaturals
    @DerbyCityNaturals Před 6 lety +5

    Bravo! Incredibly insightful and well explained. This should be required viewing.

  • @kathyliu2749
    @kathyliu2749 Před 5 lety +9

    I love this talk!!!! I sent it to my friends and they said it made their relationships better. I wish everyone could watch it.

  • @savannafleeman542
    @savannafleeman542 Před 6 lety +55

    His honesty is so attractive

    • @jackcarlheinz219
      @jackcarlheinz219 Před 4 lety +3

      honety is the most important thing.

    • @kathycusentino8782
      @kathycusentino8782 Před 3 lety

      Hes sick just like all of you...you are not sure of yourself at all and you could tell by you doing this you're still not sure of yourself nobody else has a problem but you try figuring it out what are you sure of nothing

  • @stuartallison333
    @stuartallison333 Před rokem +2

    - Physical touch
    - Companionship
    - Mental Stimulation
    - Shared goals
    - New Experiances
    - New Challenges

  • @amirhossein7984
    @amirhossein7984 Před 5 lety +34

    Someone finally spoke my heart, it feels so good not to hide this, I'm me.

  • @chrissnyder2091
    @chrissnyder2091 Před 3 lety +8

    Love is an infinite resource and is the only one that expands as you use it.

  • @johnhobley
    @johnhobley Před 6 lety +9

    This speech was amazing. Thank you so much.

  • @juancarlosmartinez1718
    @juancarlosmartinez1718 Před 7 lety +50

    Thank you for sharing this. It took me years to realize I am polyamorous. Looking to learn more since I'm new to it.

    • @Aggressive_carebear
      @Aggressive_carebear Před 4 lety +1

      Go for you! There will be many highs and lows but just remember the love you share for your partner(s) and yourself.

    • @hobosloth3242
      @hobosloth3242 Před 2 lety

      it's the same for me. I have been married for almost 10 years and just recently discovering this about myself.

  • @tracystarreveld
    @tracystarreveld Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for this inspired, informative and eye-opening talk - totally blowing my mind! : )

  • @regevmelker4781
    @regevmelker4781 Před 3 lety +4

    Learning compersion was deeply meaningful to me. It's like the basis of who I am and I use it all the time.

  • @maszenia
    @maszenia Před 9 lety +11

    AMAZING! Thank you, it freed my mind.

  • @laken1804
    @laken1804 Před 6 lety +6

    Great audience, most cheerful TEDx audience I've seen.

  • @MyRapNameIsAlex
    @MyRapNameIsAlex Před 9 lety +78

    Such a wonderful presentation. I'm surprised by the lack of dislikes. Maybe the world actually is changing a bit.

    • @hebince44
      @hebince44 Před 9 lety +2

      MyRapNameIsAlex Since when are 200 people the world?

    • @tfwddrummer
      @tfwddrummer Před 9 lety +9

      +hebince44 200 people from around the world is a decent representation

    • @thedarkmaster4747
      @thedarkmaster4747 Před 8 lety

      +hebince44 Lo... ;)

    • @edclear9215
      @edclear9215 Před 6 lety +2

      Maybe most are indifferent. People can do as they please, but when they begin to make a cult out of things, shows they have a problem with their "life style choice". By the way, it is a complete distortion of what a successful loving relationship is. Maybe the guy just needs to look a little more at the larger world and less to his own.

    • @11thD0ct0rfan
      @11thD0ct0rfan Před 6 lety +3

      How is it distorting what a successful relationship is?

  • @PyroMynx
    @PyroMynx Před 4 lety +7

    Thank you for verbalizing something I've tried to explain for years. 😊

  • @teddywilliamson3547
    @teddywilliamson3547 Před 6 lety +191

    One can be polyamorous without being polysexual.

    • @stevoofd
      @stevoofd Před 5 lety +15

      Teddy Williamson that’s called friendship. I don’t see love and friendship as two qualitative different states, it’s just a division we have created with words. Rather, I see them as quantitative gradations on one continuum of love. Where indiferrence is situated on the left side, friendship more towards the middle and romantic love on the utter right side. A primary partner therefore is on the right side, and secondary partners are to the left of your primary partner, but the force binding your connection towards those people is the same: love.

    • @zufex2029
      @zufex2029 Před 5 lety +6

      HIV will teach them how it works. :D

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart Před 5 lety +20

      @@zufex2029 what does HIV have anything to do with it?

    • @veronika4870
      @veronika4870 Před 5 lety +1

      of course :)

    • @marcushennings9513
      @marcushennings9513 Před 5 lety +4

      @@kbanghart I believe Zu was insinuating that sleeping around spreads diseases.

  • @AzariahMarinaStarcaster
    @AzariahMarinaStarcaster Před 5 lety +25

    Almost 4 years later, and this video is still really relevant. Or, at the very least, finding it a month or two ago has really helped me understand how I feel about relationships in general. I'm grateful for the existence of this video. Thank you so much. ^w^
    (Side note: Leon, if you see this comment, you grew up into a well-spoken and very handsome man. >/////>)

    • @leonfeingold2948
      @leonfeingold2948 Před 5 lety +10

      Thanks, thanks, and thanks. (I occasionally check in to see what people have to say! Yours was a nice comment to read. I'll tell my mother you approve.)

  • @Shindai
    @Shindai Před 2 lety +10

    What a brilliant speaker! Concise, good visual aids, just the right amount of humour to keep people relaxed and not overwhelmed by information, but not so much to distract. A very compelling case for polyamoury, and the latest in a few videos I've seen now that makes me wonder whether it's time to explore it, since in monogamous relationships, I feel tremendous pressure to be all things and meet every need and want, which is of course unsustainable and breeds resentment over time. Multiple partners just seems more natural and healthy to me. Food for thought.

  • @mislovelover31
    @mislovelover31 Před 5 lety +18

    I'm definitely polyamorous but my girlfriend is not. I feel really guilty for having feelings for others but I'd never act on it.

    • @miesjegarcia843
      @miesjegarcia843 Před 5 lety +8

      I'm in the same situation.

    • @EspritsFantomes
      @EspritsFantomes Před 5 lety +5

      It's nothing against you but from what I've seen online, I wonder why poly people still get into a relationship with someone who's not
      I mean you both know it's not going to work out that well so why?

    • @aleaodonnell1579
      @aleaodonnell1579 Před 4 lety +3

      Me and my boyfriend just broke up after having a discussion that he might be poly. But I am so broken hearted, I feel so obliterated that I was not enough. Please help meeee!!!!!!

  • @christyamar
    @christyamar Před 9 lety +14

    So great! Love the word COMPERSION and how you dealt with jealousy. thank you! to

  • @chrissnyder2091
    @chrissnyder2091 Před 2 lety +2

    I have enjoyed describing polyamory as a "roll your own relationship".. you get to make it up as you go along

  • @caitlin4128
    @caitlin4128 Před 6 lety +6

    wow. this is an amazing talk and now i have a name for what i feel

  • @50shadesfor34
    @50shadesfor34 Před 5 lety +15

    We definitely enjoyed your talk about polyamorous relationships. The three of us have been in a very successful loving triple for about 3 years now and couldn't imaging being in any other type of relationship. Being in a triple is always fun and exciting. Cheers!

    • @leonfeingold2948
      @leonfeingold2948 Před 5 lety +4

      Congrats and hi to your partners! Thanks for the props ;)

    • @elvnprince
      @elvnprince Před 4 lety

      @Nyarlathotep all three of them have a pair. 😜

  • @leonfeingold2948
    @leonfeingold2948 Před 7 lety +16

    Please share this video! Every view and "like" helps encourage discussion and awareness about educated choices in relationships.

  • @JunZhang-ralphjzhang
    @JunZhang-ralphjzhang Před 6 lety +3

    One of THE best I've ever seen on this subject! Also such a pleasure to know there are such communities that share this idea.

  • @staceylandfield5002
    @staceylandfield5002 Před 5 lety +3

    being exactly matched isn't the goal. it is to open your mind and grow

  • @Cry45botdf1rands
    @Cry45botdf1rands Před 8 lety +13

    When u realize who u r.... Man this is amazing

  • @SinaMuscarina
    @SinaMuscarina Před 4 lety

    Enjoyed listening. Great perspectives !

  • @ChelseaLewis-ev6kr
    @ChelseaLewis-ev6kr Před 5 dny

    Ahh! I have explained all of this to my wasband using the exact same analogies! Grateful to be free to love and be loved the way I need again

  • @psd1955
    @psd1955 Před 3 lety +3

    One of the best talks on the subject.

  • @longerstoryshorty6511
    @longerstoryshorty6511 Před 3 lety +1

    The abbreviated thing at the end looked like "My Truth Is Not Your Truth, But You Think I'm OK"
    XD same diff
    awesome talk!!

  • @parafacerocks289
    @parafacerocks289 Před 9 lety +1

    I am not sure about love but definitely attractions, having fun and enjoyment and being happy.

  • @simphiwengema3133
    @simphiwengema3133 Před 5 lety +1

    Thus was The most greatest talks I have ever heard in my life.

  • @paxdriver
    @paxdriver Před 8 lety +50

    It's nice that there's finally a talk on this subject without it being strictly about sex. Communication and love, how terrible lol. Great presentation.

    • @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army
      @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army Před 8 lety +11

      +Kris Driver I totally agree,and this is looking like my dream come try very soon due to my hubby just telling me he has never really loved me deeply but loves our kids. Looks like now we can get our own extra romantic partner and maybe just raise our kids and cudle. (I still love him lots but he is definitely not my soul mate) im so greatful for these concepts being out there.

    • @paxdriver
      @paxdriver Před 8 lety +5

      i know. it's so strange that for so long i was unable to consider it just because of my own insecurities. There is nothing negative about communication and love unless they're neglected, which has nothing to do with poly at all lol

  • @jessicafreptim
    @jessicafreptim Před 2 lety +1

    What an eye opener lecture !! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @tanyenomichelle7021
    @tanyenomichelle7021 Před 8 lety +11

    I really enjoyed this talk. Here for research more than anything (I am monogamous), but he said alot that is just great wisdom. And I liked that I could track his point, great Ted Talk!

  • @emilius_525
    @emilius_525 Před 6 lety +8

    I relate to this so much..

  • @miguelrobinson6631
    @miguelrobinson6631 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks for sharing this. I needed this

  • @IceCreamConversations
    @IceCreamConversations Před 8 lety +21

    wow, this is so empowering. i love this.

  • @BeautifulRealist
    @BeautifulRealist Před 9 lety +77

    You can love many people, yes, but you don't have to have sex with everyone you love, either.

    • @hebince44
      @hebince44 Před 9 lety +7

      Beautiful Realist That's true. And that's exactly the way we have been accustomed to think. He's just saying that it's OK to have another sexual relationship if there is consent from all sides. And maybe it *is* ok.

    • @BeautifulRealist
      @BeautifulRealist Před 9 lety +8

      I have no problem with people consenting and having sex with each other. It's just that you can love people and not have sex with them. Like your kids, pets, family...

    • @hebince44
      @hebince44 Před 9 lety

      Beautiful Realist Yeah that's true. But what about friends from the opposite sex...

    • @BeautifulRealist
      @BeautifulRealist Před 9 lety +5

      No big deal; you can love and have consensual sex with whom ever....doesn't even have to be love it can just be sex. Everyone expresses love differently.

    • @BeautifulRealist
      @BeautifulRealist Před 9 lety +5

      I can't tell anyone with whom they can have sex with or love. I can only control myself.

  • @chrissnyder2091
    @chrissnyder2091 Před 2 lety +2

    In addition I like describe love as an infinite resource perhaps the only one that expands as we use it

  • @martinleeblack9837
    @martinleeblack9837 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great speech! I love it. Thank you!

  • @stephridestheworld
    @stephridestheworld Před 7 lety +46

    Well - you could also "discover someone new" by actually listening to your partner, not just in terms of what they're verbalizing, but paying. attention. Which is what lots of people stop doing after a while and then wonder why they are bored.
    I feel as if monogamy or polyamory are almost a bit like sexual orientation. Some are made for it, others aren't. What annoys my though, are the arguments of how one is "evil" or the other is more "evolved". If poly is so "evolved" then why do advocates keep making references to the animal kingdom? And what about animal males who kill their rivals out of, well, sexual jealousy? One isn't better than the other, so stop trying to convince people to join your side. It's like convincing someone (not) to be gay.
    Relationships require compromise. The question is if one party's pleasure is bought at the cost of the other party's emotional safety - are you in the "right" relationship to begin with?

    • @lizziejm3154
      @lizziejm3154 Před 5 lety +8

      @MichaelPA1023 I think it often takes 'training', or practice. We are conditioned to believe that if one person doesn't choose only us then they must not love us truly, or as much as we love them. But over time we can learn that this isn't necessarily the case - that someone can truly and fully love more than one person. It can be very challenging until we get to that point - and even then there will be difficult moments. And we need to choose whether we are ready to explore the 'open relationship' thing, or simply not.
      Thich Nhat Hanh said, “You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.”
      But the other must also understand you and your limits, and support you in your needs as you 'train', with reassurance, and a lot of love. If you want to try it, that is.
      I personally fell in love with someone where that was the only option - accept or don't be with him. I chose to go for it, and it's been the most loving, fulfilling, transforming, amazing relationship of my life. It's lasted the longest - by far.

    • @Personaje123
      @Personaje123 Před 4 lety

      @@DamienHemlock could you detail what characteristics people have that makes poly work for them?

    • @vkrgfan
      @vkrgfan Před rokem

      He isn’t recruiting, he is openly stating that whatever you choose make sure you are being honest with yourself but the are flaws in his explanation I totally agree.

  • @paulinefife142
    @paulinefife142 Před 8 lety +17

    This was a very professional presentation. I only watched it last week. Gave me a perfect understanding of polyamory and being honest with your partners instead of "cheating". It's true you can't find everything you want in one person. Only thing you didn't cover is the importance of safe sex. Also, how does a polyamorous love song go?

    • @legion3964
      @legion3964 Před 6 lety +1

      Pauline Fife no one is perfect but if you find the right monogamous spouse then it’s can be a great marriage poly propels are not superior it’s just waist right for you

    • @twinsoultarot473
      @twinsoultarot473 Před 7 měsíci

      Well my fave is "Love The One Your With"! Interpreted as; you can love more than one person.

  • @HomemakerDaze
    @HomemakerDaze Před 7 lety +25

    incompatable people fall inlove all the time omg yes

  • @sessahme
    @sessahme Před 5 lety +17

    My wife just threw this on me and I try to be open minded about everything but I was feeling a little stressed and anxious. This guy made everything make sense, in theory, and I am looking forward to give polyamory a try.

    • @LukeCrockerExellence
      @LukeCrockerExellence Před 5 lety +9

      Just make sure to take it slow, and dont "take one for the team" sort of speak.

    • @lulubegaga
      @lulubegaga Před 5 lety +3

      Hello!
      How did it go? Are you feeling much happier than how you were before?
      I'm a monogamous guy myself, but I'm really curious about your experience. Peace

    • @eddiepole3645
      @eddiepole3645 Před 4 lety +3

      She threw it on you? As in, "hey, I'm poly now and you can get on board or hit the bricks" and you have no say in anything? You got the short end of the stick is so. Cut your losses and run. If she can't come to you and talk about it then she has no respect for you and it will only go down hill for you.

    • @Lashkor
      @Lashkor Před 4 lety +3

      Get out. It isn't worth it.

  • @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army
    @Heavens-Humanaterian-Army Před 8 lety +54

    oh my god I am poly in my heart,i have been forcing my husband to love me against what is in his heart,just for the sake of our children, I feel we are both worthy of a tru deep connection with other people and maybe that will make us better affectionate copearents that happen to shear a bed at night and can cuddle knowing that we are romantically loved by another.

  • @X3CaseyXCalico
    @X3CaseyXCalico Před 4 lety +7

    I recently have a wife that came out as polyamorous. She had told me this after performing acts with her dance partner, it really hurt me. There was no indication that this would occur. I love her a lot and I don’t want to try to ‘own’ a person(my partner/wife). She has stated it is great to love people, as i do agree, but there is a difference in platonic and romantic. We are currently separated and her dance partner feels terrible for what has occurred while my wife does not feel bad for what she has discovered about herself.

    • @vkrgfan
      @vkrgfan Před rokem +2

      If it hurts move on, polys shouldn’t deceive you about who they are. She could be a Narcissist.
      Polys do have feelings, if she doesn’t feel bad she lacks empathy so this could mean Cluster B disorders Psychopathy or Narcissism.

    • @X3CaseyXCalico
      @X3CaseyXCalico Před rokem +1

      @@vkrgfan it took me a while to move on. I reviewed a lot of what happened. The marriage wouldn’t have worked out due to too much control and manipulation on her end. She was offered to talk to a poly couple and refused so that her narration only fit her needs. I believe you are correct on the type B personality. Mono vs poly(enm), each have moral rules

    • @blacklyfe5543
      @blacklyfe5543 Před 8 měsíci

      Could've told her you want multiple girlfriends while her being monogamous to you

  • @version.c8758
    @version.c8758 Před rokem +6

    I am falling in love with this guy... I guess this my first taste of polyamory.

  • @whenmunkysfly
    @whenmunkysfly Před měsícem +1

    Dude nailed!!! it with this presentation I'm sharing this with everyone

  • @kimroberson7424
    @kimroberson7424 Před 4 lety +1

    Great talk now I’m understanding poly

  • @StevenBinko
    @StevenBinko Před rokem +5

    This is someone I’d very much enjoy having late night conversations with.

    • @leonfeingold4482
      @leonfeingold4482 Před rokem

      Why wait until late night? I'm pretty easy to find. (And I run a monthly board game meetup, so why not try me there?)

  • @AristotleFullThrottle
    @AristotleFullThrottle Před 4 lety +52

    That crowd is laughing way toooooo hard at his corny af jokes. They all his partners?

    • @shanlui5228
      @shanlui5228 Před 3 lety +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣Ahahah!!!!!!!

    • @DivineLoveMachineGun
      @DivineLoveMachineGun Před 3 lety +2

      🤣

    • @s1lverwaffles
      @s1lverwaffles Před 3 lety +2

      When he said that the name of the site wasn't that funny and then they laughed he looked so disappointed

    • @justkimmying
      @justkimmying Před 3 lety +1

      Too forced. Yes.

  • @terrygerych7327
    @terrygerych7327 Před 4 lety +5

    this is a great talk! it's made me want to re-explore poly, which i dabbled in many years ago, but lost contact with, as i live a rather sheltered isolated life in a conservative small town. i've mentioned polyamory to a few women i was attracted to, but haven't yet found anyone nearby who has responded positively to it. i guess i'll have to try a dating site like the one mentioned in this talk, ok cupid, which hopefully will produce a positive result. anyway, thanks, leon!

    • @leonfeingold2948
      @leonfeingold2948 Před 4 lety +1

      My pleasure! Good luck.

    • @marcuswardshow
      @marcuswardshow Před 4 lety

      Polyamory: A Husband and Wife's Open Marriage | Marcus Ward Show @wHZ8

    • @marjoriemaluca1396
      @marjoriemaluca1396 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm starting to gain more interest in this type odd relationship

    • @TheJaredscott83
      @TheJaredscott83 Před rokem

      @@marjoriemaluca1396I see this comment was a year ago. I’m curious where your journey has taken you?

    • @marjoriemaluca1396
      @marjoriemaluca1396 Před rokem

      @Jared Scott my job isn't dating friendly so I haven't pursued it

  • @latinaalma1947
    @latinaalma1947 Před 3 lety +3

    I am a psychologist and non judgmental about these life choices. These options have been available always but esp since the 1960s and very popular since then so there is no new grou d being broken here, dont kid yourself..however monogamy, polyamory, celibacy...whatever lifestle you choose and for many it will be periods of ALL these.,,LIFE is challenging amd there is going to be challenge whatever you choose...there IS no easy choice...it is YOUR life and you will choose and likely change and grow over time,back and forth through at least some of these styles of living ...just dont be surprised that there is no panacea or PERFECT failsafe choice...dont overly romanticize any of these choices you are setting yourself up for disapointmentif you do. AGAIN THERE IS NO PERFECT CHOICE. Sybil Francis PhD

    • @leonfeingold2948
      @leonfeingold2948 Před 3 lety

      Would you agree that knowing you HAVE a choice is better than the alternative…?

  • @wicthdragondefoxsa-bearsa3170

    Love this video great job.

  • @lunawolfheart336
    @lunawolfheart336 Před 5 lety +7

    thank you all my life i felt like some freak cursed to fall for more then one persom at once but now i understand that my heart is just too big to only love one person

  • @Sunyatanya
    @Sunyatanya Před 8 měsíci

    Ah yes the compatibility point i feel is such an important illustration. Love is a powerful embodiement, choice, faith... however compatibility makes things more harmonious and therefore alows our energy to be more available for evolution .. in some respects. I do respect how challenge causes evolution and we get what we need whereever we are in our path and sometimes that's challenge for growth. Mahalo!

  • @khatarootube
    @khatarootube Před 5 lety +4

    I would rather have someone tell me upfront and be honest with me rather than lie to my face or sneak behind my back. I have gotten so much more out of life than with just one person. More people to to love and be loved. Envy still happens but it's usually fleeting and if it doesn't go away, then we talk about it. That is a commitment we made to each other.

  • @BriarRoseThorne
    @BriarRoseThorne Před 9 lety +8

    I love this

  • @truthministry7462
    @truthministry7462 Před 2 lety +2

    Powerful thoughs and critical thinking

  • @mi1056
    @mi1056 Před 4 lety +2

    Best ted talk. I've been struggling with the idea of my newly found love being invested emotionally in someone else. She has always communicated it and explained that the profound love she has for me is totally unique to the love she has for the other. I'm excited to put these lessons into practice, as I want her to be happy and I can have the freedom to express the love I have to give. I think she is a life partner, so I'm willing to learn and discover what love should truley be for me.

    • @retroblue69696
      @retroblue69696 Před 4 lety +1

      Mi10 and being a cuckhold in the process and struggling with losing your masculinity that’s what these relationships do people use it as a excuse to cheat and to be impulsive (you forgot to mention that part)

  • @JKozlovable
    @JKozlovable Před 6 lety +6

    I've been struggling for a couple weeks with my introduction into polyamory. It seems, I just didn't really understand it at all; and because of it, I've been feeling pretty unhappy for a while.
    Looks like the terms that me and my partner set for ourselves are inadequate. I better renegotiate now that I have a better understanding. Thanks a lot.

  • @lizrusso9274
    @lizrusso9274 Před 9 lety +10

    Love this 💕💕💕💕

  • @PierreLaBaguette
    @PierreLaBaguette Před 3 lety

    Great talk. I wonder how are these ideas seen and practiced in different cultures, I think there must be a lot to learn there

    • @elisakrivas
      @elisakrivas Před 3 lety +1

      Well, in the US, we can't marry because then it would be polygamy (I mean more than two people getting married) and in other cultures, it's seen as a criminal or civil crime because one gender overpowers the other, and in other cultures, they encourage it all, some in a positive way and others as a possessive and negative way. Different cultures have different rules and laws, so it all depends.

    • @vkrgfan
      @vkrgfan Před rokem

      @@elisakrivaspolyamory is not polygamy. He explained that in the video.
      You have your primary partner with whom you share bills but both have relationship outside of marriage.

  • @anamiguelhg
    @anamiguelhg Před 2 lety +2

    Oh I really enjoy this. And I need to share it to everyone with spanish subs haha. Thanks.

  • @GionisTheWanderer
    @GionisTheWanderer Před 4 lety +1

    "Love shall be the whole of the law, love under will."

  • @one4me03
    @one4me03 Před 3 lety +6

    Anyone else realizing this in 2020???

  • @rolandmiller4877
    @rolandmiller4877 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for making this

  • @monicataylor4026
    @monicataylor4026 Před 2 lety +4

    After finding some of my friends are poly this has helped me understand it

  • @cole9185
    @cole9185 Před 6 lety +5

    Preach. Awesome. *claps*

  • @julianbullmagic
    @julianbullmagic Před 5 lety +1

    great talk, totally right

  • @88tongued
    @88tongued Před 7 lety +3

    "It's scary to be vulnerable" -- 14:50 But if it weren't scary then vulnerability would cease to exist. Without privacy or the need for privacy, there can't be vulnerability. Without vulnerability there can't be intimacy. A radically open culture without privacy will lack intimacy. I can bet that there will be people who will try to confuse us that "TRUE intimacy" is what they have and that we're just immature or something for thinking that the old times had a more intense and meaningful intimacy. And what do you think it is that they'll be calling "intimacy"? Attentiveness? Presence? Informedness? All things that we in 2016 can distinguish from 'intimacy'.

    • @willbraunfeld4875
      @willbraunfeld4875 Před 6 lety

      "But if it weren't scary then vulnerability would cease to exist. Without privacy or the need for privacy, there can't be vulnerability. Without vulnerability there can't be intimacy."
      I don't understand why you're relating privacy to emotional vulnerability; it's not about keeping things private, it's about being willing to make a deep emotional connection to another human being, and the reason that's scary is because it puts you in a position where that person can harm you by, say, walking out, or breaking boundaries. That has nothing to do with privacy.

  • @Tulku
    @Tulku Před 6 lety

    Great talk and good humor too!

  • @elisakrivas
    @elisakrivas Před 3 lety +2

    "Love recklessly," absolutely! 💖 I always knew I was different too, I just didn't have a name for it. Thank you

  • @hetalmunshi8831
    @hetalmunshi8831 Před 6 lety +12

    This was life transforming. Thank you. THANK YOU. This just saved my heart.

    • @kingkong905
      @kingkong905 Před 2 lety

      Same, it was insightful. What did you like about it?

  • @foundationsmedicalinformat2420

    Aha…. THIS must be the TED Talk that my partner found that made her suggest polyamory.
    Great speaker, Great Message.
    I’ll report back later on whether this ended up being a very good or a very bad thing. 😅

  • @rondalavon7584
    @rondalavon7584 Před 6 lety +3

    I might be able to join a relationship but there's no way I could have someone enter if I was exclusive with someone.