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2.5 year crush on my married dance instructor…is this an unhealthy obsession?

intellectualCucumber8716 October 7th, 2021

Hello,


Ive been in a long term nesting relationship with my primary partner who identifies and non-binary for almost 6 years and counting. We are always talking about pursuing polyamory, but havent really taken steps and then the pandemic hit so it’s been hard to put ourselves out there. About 2 years ago, I developed a crush on my female dance instructor who is in her late thirties and married. The crush and obsession has been ongoing for almost 3 years now, and is stronger than ever. My partner is supportive. I am having trouble finding the roots of this crush because I want the thoughts to go away but I also don’t. I feel genuinely in love with her. I think I am questioning my sexuality, and have really identified with being pansexual. Pursuing a relationship with a woman has been on my mind for as long as I can remember, all starting with an intense crush on my 7th grade English teacher. I guess I need help addressing why this is happening and to accept that a relationship with my dance instructor is unlikely, although I value the platonic aspects of the current dynamic between us: it makes me feel good in a dom/naughty sub way because I have my own unique dance style that she appears to respect but also challenges my technique.

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VioletSpringGlade October 27th, 2021

@intellectualCucumber8716

Hello! Have you spoken with her yet, or found any answers?

My perspective on attractions with other people (for myself) is to look at the personality traits/behaviours in that person that I most admire/love/obsess over and see that they are qualities I want to develop within myself. I might enjoy spending time with that person, but instead of seeing it as me wanting the person, I see it as me wanting/needing some of those traits, and that is something I can work on developing.

But I know there are different ways of looking at it, and approaching these situations. I love that you are able to communicate about this with your partner. Let us know how you go. 💛