The Veto: Yes, No, Maybe?

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You can't be in polyamory long before you start hearing about the veto. Let's take a closer look at this contentious tactic.


References:

Here’s Jocko Willink giving an epically manly TED Talk: https://youtu.be/ljqra3BcqWM

*I am a giant fan of Jocko. However, sadly, embracing his doctrine of taking full responsibility still did not save my marriage. Perhaps I’d have been a bit more successful in that department if I were married to Jocko. Also I really want to watch a TV show which is just RuPaul and Jocko going on dates.

Credit for the use of the term "tyrannical" will forever go to Tom C. Thank you!

Terminology:

NRE: new relationship energy, AKA the pink fluffy stupids. The early stages of dating wherein our protagonists become so lost in each other that they lose track of everything else, including common sense and good manners on occasion.

Relationship capital: this refers to the theory that we build up points in our relationships via good and loving behavior, like money in a bank account. During bad times, we might spend the relationship capital in the account. So for instance, I will accrue relationship capital when I care for a sick partner; later, I’ll spend that capital when I become sick myself and need to be cared for. Built-up relationship capital can get partners through huge problems, but after that, the account will need to be refilled painstakingly.

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