Last night I had a really interesting night.

I was invited to a small gathering at a couple's home about an hour's drive from my house. The guy is a musician, so they were gathering to jam. They have a whole set up above their garage for a band to play. It's pretty amazing - a great set up for a house party.

The woman had invited me. So I went and spoke at length with this woman for the majority of the night. She is an incredible woman of both strength and survival. She had suffered a brain aneurism years ago and a stroke. She was in a wheelchair with half her body paralyzed, being told she didn't have long to live. She fought her way through it with months of physical therapy and other medical treatments. She has defied all medical prognoses, was able to walk again and feel that half of her body again. She has a bit of a limp, but that is all. She is healthy and alive. I told her she is a walking miracle. She told me that being positive about her health and the outcomes she hoped for helped her through the challenges. She also has been badly abused in past relationships, so we had a really great heart to heart about abuse and what it's like to be in an abusive relationship. I told her all about my ex husband, my marriage, and about all that I've gone through in the last year.

Later on in the eve, she confided in me a bit more and told me that she and her husband/partner are polyamorous and date other people. She gave me details of how that works logistically and emotionally. I was open and receptive and told her that I don't judge them at all, even though I myself am a strictly one man monogamous person. I told her as long as everyone is happy, healthy, safe and not getting hurt, then that's all that matters. She is also bi-sexual and sometimes has female partners.

I was hoping she didn't invite me because she thinks I may be bi sexual or a potential new partner for her or her boyfriend, lol. It was a very small gathering of only about six people, I didn't know anyone except for one other person, and I hardly knew the woman when she had invited me. I had only talked to her a few times at one particular music venue where we met.

I really liked her though. We had such incredibly deep and rich conversations about life and life challenges. I connected with her on a level that is rare for me with women (and men for that matter). I truly enjoyed myself.

Then this morning, when more sober, I was thinking about the whole polyamorous thing. It's not my cup of tea, but I had told her I wouldn't judge them. And I don't Whatever floats their boat, is good by me. And, I am flattered that she trusted me enough to share this with me about herself and her boyfriend.

She invited me to come back next weekend for another jam session, and I think I may go. Their space is SO inviting and comfy, with multiple large soft couches, dim and colorful lighting and a very cool vibe and atmosphere. They also have a new puppy that was just too cute and fun to play with.

So, I am meeting some new people and am making some new friends.

But, because of our lifestyle differences, I don't know how close I will get to this couple, but I can see myself being friends with them at least to some degree, enjoying parties at their home and talking to people. Everyone there was super friendly, welcoming and nice. It was refreshing, to be honest. No drama, no negativity. Nothing of the kind. She told me that they like to celebrate life. I liked that about them. She grows and sells weed for a living too. She showed me their plants and growing room. It was pretty impressive. True hippies these people are. But again, not quite my cup of tea. I do like to smoke weed from time to time and I eat edibles. I am not opposed to what they do and again, it's not something I judge, but it's not my lifestyle, not really.

Nonetheless, I had a really great time with them and want to go back. I am glad I am meeting new people and am getting invited to parties now.