Exploring polyamory with severe chronic illness – looking for advice
I'm 27 and I need to spend 90% of my time in bed due to a severe energy-limiting chronic illness. I look completely healthy but can't leave my apartment or do traditional activities.
It seems like an impossible situation because it is very unlikely that I will be able to fully meet someone's needs in a romantic relationship.
I'm interested in exploring polyamory for this reason. Maybe what I can offer fits well into someone's lifestyle while they date other people.
Specifically, I want to be someone's person for low-key connection (movie nights, afternoon naps, staying-in evenings with no pressure).
I'm new to this and trying to figure out how to approach this with my unique situation, Also, if it matters, I generally connect best with older women (33-45+).
My questions:
As someone new to polyamory, what's the best way to approach this? Any communities or resources I should know about?
How do I communicate my situation (severe illness) in a way that attracts genuinely interested people rather than scaring them off?
Are there poly-specific platforms or communities well-suited to what I'm looking for?
Posted Dec 4, 2025, 2:50 AM UTC