Communication: A More In-depth Look
The last segment of the guide is one that I have touched on multiple times throughout, with good reason! Communication is vitally important no matter what kind of relationship you're in. But alas, no one is perfect, so mistakes and the like will be made along the way. Sometimes in RP it's fun to purposefully have your character make mistakes and mess up for the sake of growth and development.
To wrap it all up, I've condensed everything to a few points, tips, and suggestions.
- Don't be afraid to hurt someone's feelings by being honest: If you're no longer comfortable with the current RP, tell your partner. Don't bottle it up, brush it off, or internalize it. Doing that has a way of coming out in less positive, constructive ways. The sooner things are talked about the smoother they usually go!
- It's alright to be a little selfish sometimes: Every relationship, RP or otherwise, is usually about a certain amount of give or take. Especially with polyamory because you're spreading your character amongst multiple partners with their own unique wants and needs. Neglecting one's own wants or needs for the sake of others is fine when there's a crisis or one partner needs you to be their pillar, but don't be afraid to say 'Well, I need this for myself sooner rather then later' or however the character decides to phrase it.
- When you want out, say something: This extends OOCly as well as ICly. If you find this sort of RP isn't for you or you'd rather look into other avenues for creativity and exploration, let your partners know! Or, if it's purely ICly, the sooner it's discussed means the smoother it shall go. Not all separations are amicable (which happens), but it's also easier to swallow if it's a development or decision that is brought up rather then being held within for extended periods. That usually opens up the way to more conflict.
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Short, simple, too the point! I believe the guide covers the rest while leaving the specifics up to the players and the RP.
I'll post special 'extra' segments if I'm messaged with specific requests, but other then that...!Thank you for reading my guide, and enjoy!
