subwifemom wrote:
Bunnie I do not feel like it is jealousy. I have mental health issues one of witch is anxity. I put that in there as to in the future aleminate any question in my mind. right now it is not jealousy but I also am willing to admit that feelings change and as this is something I say I want now I may not later, or I might Become jealous over time. This was just to take help ease my mind as a what if.
Let's start with what anxiety really is. In a word, fear. Potentially uncontrolled if situations aren't handled carefully. Something I have experience with and I know others that can have panic attacks easily. As a result some people (possibly you) can be rather... hesitant to have talks about some topics. Which in turn presents further complications. To be blunt, being close minded only makes things worse. An open mind goes further. Answers may be desired immediately and most times that's fine. But also realise some things need time or others will have their own panic attacks. Mixed message I know. Suffice to say some people get scared/angry easily and need time before getting into the more delicate topics.
As for jealousy, you say you don't FEEL like it's jealousy. But let's examine the situation from a logical stand point. You said "Right now it's not jealousy" but THEN admit you might become jealous over time. This means jealousy is very much a concern. And rightly so. The situation has to be controlled or events will spiral out of control. That does not however mean things will go according to your plans alone.
You're ware of your current "lack" of feelings. But you're also aware of feelings that can happen in the future. My advice is to have a "jealousy talk" and discuss how things can be fair with whoever is introduced. Partly to set your mind at ease (eg: can they be understanding with who you're already with) and also to put their mind at ease, provided you work out something that is indeed fair. Or at least some kind of system where things may be unfair with working up to fair, depending on how things go and what the other persons concerns are (of which is currently unknown and dependent on who you ask). It can get a bit technical depending on the situation. My point is it's easy to fear the worst with this specific topic (for others as much as you) and I consider it wise to view how things can work out beyond how you want them too. How situations can go bad. How they can go good. etc.
Perhaps the most important detail of all is how honest and understanding that other person is. for context think of someone that address your concerns after you've had a panic attack in a quick and timely manner. Which may require a great deal of patient at first on your part. In order to get to the point where concerns are addressed you must first control your own fear/anger. At least enough to have an open ear and "be there" instead of feeling in fear. Considering you have anxiety it's the "fleeing in fear" part I'm focusing on. Can you trust yourself to at least come back to someone in a timely manner after a misunderstanding? Ten? Will you be able to remain calm if each and every time they prove you're fears unfounded? I'm more asking to get you thinking then looking for answers.
You also admit feelings can change. Exposure does this, proof of there being nothing to be afraid of. But it also requires a kind of "pattern" of sorts. Too much time here and too little there will cause jealousy to "rise" for example. But there's other factors at play as well. What it all boils down too though is "time" and "effort". And being around consistently. Having a stable environment where those key things won't be neglected. Three people is perfectly possible. Spread yourself too thin with seven and you're going to burn out. The later doesn't seem to be a concern here though.
My concern is that you say you want a purely physical relationship. In my experience it's rarely that simple. We're all people with concerns and need to do things other then "just fuck". If we're adding in all the elements together, making the time to laugh, play and "shit talk" while doing fun activities, on the surface it can seem overwhelming. It's honestly best not to overthink it. I actually know someone that tried to, for all intensive purposes, "Physically only" me. But there has to be communication, agreements and compromise in all things. Above and beyond all else, understanding each other. YOU need peace of mind but so does everyone else. THEY need peace of mind and even if someone goes in with a physical only mindset there's every possibility concerns could pile up afterwards due to a variety of reasons. Are you prepared for that possibility?
With that said here's is my main concern. That your anxiety might lead to being close minded with certain topics. I've seen it happen with others. This in turn can increase the other persons fear/stress levels. Which in turn further increases yours. So before even touching on the topic of relationships I'm asking you if you've gone "Nope" and "never going to happen" before even hearing what another person has to say. to be perfectly clear I've seen and dealt with people that contradict themselves (in both good and bad ways). I state this because it is very stressful to have someone make a snap judgement before someone is even understood. As someone that always addresses concerns successfully (with 1 on 1 interactions at least) I'm asking if you give people a chance to explain themselves before shutting them down when it comes to delicate topics. And if so do you listen when challenged? Or jump to blocking someone and cutting off communication because you can't handle it?