abundance economics in relationship dynamics

One of the many fascinating conversations lately with anansi133 was about abundance economics. I began to read about it and immediately thought of relationship structures.

The thing that I like most about having polyamorous relationships is the feeling of abundance. Perhaps it is NRE, but today I feel completely surrounded by an abundance of love, nurtured-ness, and sexual satisfaction. The more filled up I feel, the more I want to spill back out to my lovers, my children, people in the grocery store -- I probably glow in the dark.

I wonder, do people sometimes create scarcity, as happens in economies when faced with a situation of potential abundance? Do people practice artificial scarcity of love to drive up the value of love?

I had a conversation with a friend, Jeff, who had decided to live celibately. He could not bear the hurt of rejection or failed relationships. It makes me think of the bible story, the Parable of the Talents. I felt sorry for him, and scornful, too. There is an abundance of love in the world. But, yeah, you have to risk asking for it.

The artificial scarcity creates the risk. There is only so much to go around, eh? I don't think that I'm any more lovable than Jeff, but perhaps I'm braver or more resilient. Perhaps I'm more giving. I dunno. Maybe it's easy to give when your cup is so wondrously overflowing.

money stuff

Mike and I had a very reasonable discussion about money. He will give me $1000/month, and I will keep very close track of my spending. This will satisfy both of our most pressing needs. It will be interesting to see where the money goes; I'm honestly curious.

For some reason, my talks with anansi133 have awakened a feeling of V. Mike Smith-like abundance - that I have all the time and all the resources I need.

I work around the clock today. I haven't done this in a while. Easy work, though -- just have to stay awake.