I spent the better part of 5 years in a love triangle, and now I’m creating another one. After all the pain the last one caused, you’d think I’d be smarter, but people in love aren’t smart. I’m not actually in love this time, just intrigued by one and pursued by another. If I let it continue then I'll be in a triangle. I’m not the only one in this situation. I’m surrounded by people in love triangles. WTF…when did we go from wanting another person, to want two other people? Is it our self-centered selfish way of life? Is it low self esteem and insecurities that make us look for attention from more than one lover at a time? Or is it where our society is heading—the triangle becoming the new relationship standard?
This article appears in May 27 – Jun 2, 2009.