Overcoming Jealousy: Wynn

I've never really thought about jealousy. That's not to say that I don't experience it, but I've never actually examined it before. I should probably do that.

Well, since I haven't thought about it, I guess I don't have much else to contribute. I'll leave you with a quote to ponder.

"O! beware, my lord, of jealousy;

It is the green-ey'd monster which doth mock
The meat it feeds on." ~~Iago, Othello Act III Scene iii, William Shakespeare

~~Wynn

An uplifting song for today

Overcoming Jealousy: Cambri

I feel like I don't really have anything to contribute. I'm only 14, and I've never been in a relationship. But I see jealousy in other kids my age. Jealous of the cheerleader sort of thing. Whenever I see anyone with that kind of jealousy, it almost always seems to stem from feelings of inadequacy. "I want to be like her, because I'm not good enough." People are unhappy with how they are (or, more accurately, how they are in comparison to how they think people want them to be in order to be accepted), and when they see someone who is what they want to be, they resent that person for having what they want. It's so silly. If you're happy with yourself, you won't be jealous. If you're unhappy with yourself, then instead of wasting your time and energy resenting someone else for it, learn to like yourself how you are or change it. Don't like those extra squishy spots on your body? Go exercise! Don't like being lazy? Do something! You have the power to make your life how you want it, so there's no reason to be pining after someone else's life.

Jealousy is a waste of time. Get up off your ass and make your own happiness!

~~Cambri

New Series: Overcoming Jealousy

Ok, we're about to do something very weird. Though this is just a family blog about random daily events, we're going to do a series on overcoming jealousy. The more perceptive among you will have noticed by now that most people in this house aren't monogamous. When people find out about this, usually the first thing they ask is, "Are you Mormon?" The second thing they usually ask is, "Don't you get jealous?" Well, we're going to answer that question. I'll be expecting everyone to write about it (yes even those of you who are single or monogamous). The first part will be coming soon!

~~Alan

P.S. Just to clarify, we're not Mormon.

HA!

Cambri just posted about how someone's getting laid every day in this house. Well, it ain't me. Despite what everyone seems to think, I'm still a virgin. That's right, I did not have sex with Gilbert! Good thing, too. He was a misogynistic asshole. Much like his father was, or so I've heard.

But still, I'm sick of being single. I'm the only one (other than Cambri and the little kids) who is. But finding someone is the hard part. Whenever someone finds out about my family, they think either that I'm Mormon or that I'm a sinful pervert. I am DEFINITELY NOT Mormon. I suppose sinful pervert is subject to interpretation. If believing that consenting adults can do whatever they want (so long as it doesn't infringe upon the rights of others) makes one a sinful pervert, then I guess I am one.

~~Anne

Feeling rather evil

I am not your average 14 year old girl. I'm training to become a midwife. As such, I know more about sex than most people who have it. I can tell you all the gory details about baby making, from foreplay to labor and beyond. Because of this, I don't fit in too well with most girls my age. I don't giggle at words like "vagina" and "penis." Sex is just a normal part of everyday life. Especially in this house....

I can't recall a single day since I moved in here that someone wasn't getting laid. But I guess that's what happens when you get together a bunch of people with really high sex drives. Of course, most people don't think that's too weird. It's when they find out about the "sleeping arrangements" that they get confused.

So, we have 11 people who are currently in relationships. Four men, seven women. All the men are straight. Two of the women are lesbians. You do the math.

I moved here five years ago. I was nine years old, had never known my parents, and knew more about sex than a lot of adults. I was a perfect fit for this family. Of course.... the adoption agency didn't think so!

~~Cambri

Welsh

Well, it's about time I introduced myself. My name is Kevin. As the title of this post indicates, I'm Welsh. Which usually leads to me being the butt of jokes.... But we have a good laugh.

I am a musician. Put any instrument in my hand and I can play it. I also sing and dance. I'll do anything that involves creative expression. Beyond that, there really isn't much more to say. Nearly everything else I do is an extension of my creativity.

~~Kevin