Vancouver Poly 101 Feb Discussion

Join us for our monthly discussion, facilitated by Megan Veaudry and Mel Cassidy.

Our topic this month is "The Many Types of Love"

In Greek there are 8 different words for different kinds of love. In Sanskrit, there are over 100!

This month — the month of Love — we'll be diving into the different types of love, and consider what the 'amory' in polyamory can mean for each of us.

Some questions we will be considering:

Is the infatuation of new-relationship energy and crushes the same as love?

Does love in our dating lives and relationship lives always need to be romantic?

Does polyamory help us explore more dimensions of love, and if so what has that looked like for you?

How important is 'love-compatibility' in your relationships?

Is it still polyamory if you aren't 'in love'?

This event is held at The Pleasant, on Main Street in Mount Pleasant, in their spacious, private back room. They have a delicious menu and a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Please help support them and their Staff by ordering food and beverages if you are able to, as anything ordered goes towards the minimum spend required to use the space. You are not obligated to order anything to participate in the discussion.

Paid street parking is available nearby.

Evening Outline:

7:00: Arrive, socializing, order food & drinks

7:30: Discussion opens.

9:00: Discussion wraps up.

The Pleasant is open until 10pm or so, so feel free to stay and socialize afterwards.

*Accessibility Information*

It's virus season, and we want you all to stay healthy!

Mel will bring their large-space HEPA filter.

Please do not attend if you are sick or have any cold/flu symptoms.

There are no stairs leading to the venue, the washrooms are non-gendered and there are wheelchair accessible washrooms.

The Pleasant can be noisy, and we are working with our venue hosts to address sound issues.

***About Vancouver Poly 101***

Vancouver Poly 101 is an online and in-person group, located on Coast Salish territories, specifically the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, in Vancouver BC, whose purpose is to connect individuals, primarily in the local area for discussion, education and friendship.

We acknowledge and recognize the role of colonialism in disrupting Indigenous relationships, including the punishment of non-monogamous intimate relationships.

The group was created for and by people who are exploring or committed to relationships that fall outside the societal norms of monogamy.

Activities of the group include, but are not limited to:

- A Facebook group

- Monthly, in-person facilitated discussions, sometimes with guest speakers

- Sharing of resources and media

- Creating a safer space, both online and in-person, where friendship and mutual peer support can flourish

- Member-organized in-person events