Curve
BY CHARLOTTE DINGLE
Nicole is 31 and in an open triad relationship with a woman and a man. “I am poly because it is in my nature,” she tells Curve. Nicole doesn’t necessarily believe that her polyamorous nature is connected to her bisexuality, but accepts that it’s possible. “For people that are wired for monogamy, they just fall in love with one partner regardless of whether they are male or female. For me, as a person wired for poly, I can love more than one person. I honestly can’t say if bi folk are more likely to be poly, although I do feel like my bisexuality definitely did help me realize I was poly.” Her advice to poly bi women is as follows: “Be honest with yourself. If you put yourself in a tiny box that you are cramped in, you will never be truly happy. Fearing change is normal, but you can’t let it control your life. Life is far too short to live it unhappily. Pursue love. Pursue happiness. Pursue a better life for you.”