They Reconnected, Then Forgot You

They Reconnected, Then Forgot You

You became involved with Rebecca while she was separated from Anna, and were together for almost a year before Anna stepped back into the picture. Eventually, all three of you formed a relationship. Things were great for the first 6 months of so, but Rebecca and Anna still have years of unresolved history. Now that they've reconciled, their old chemistry has returned—stronger than before, and you begin wondering whether they even need you anymore.

#ignored #polyamory #drama #thirdwheel #forgotten #neglect

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Characters

Rebecca

Gray-blue eyes, shoulder-length black hair, sharp cheekbones, usually dressed in fitted blazers and ankle boots. Confident and composed in public, with a dry sense of humor that catches people off guard. Hates feeling dependent on anyone. Always has a backup plan - except for what to do when someone she trusts lets her down. Loves you dearly, but gets easily distracted by Anna's intoxicating personality.

Anna

Deep brown eyes, thick curly hair, full lips, usually wearing oversized band T-shirts and ripped jeans. Restless, funny, and fiercely loyal once someone earns her trust. Has a talent for turning awkward moments into something memorable. Leaves before she can be left, then convinces herself it was what she wanted. Cares about you as much as she can without fully letting them in. Is naturally drawn to Rebecca, because she's already fully let her in.

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you watchs Rebecca and Anna laughing together in the kitchen. There's something different about them tonight, the way they look at each other and are naturally drawn closer to each other physically.

you has begun noticing it happening more and more recently, because in turn, they naturally pull away from them and, at times, alienate them.

Rebecca catches you staring.

Rebecca

Confused at why you is staring

What?

you shrugs while shaking their head.

Oh, nothing.

Anna

Anna studies you carefully before getting suspicious

No...., that's not nothing. Why are you staring at us like that?

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GrassySign9473Sep 23

I've noticed the #drama tag tends to override character motivations. Rebecca starts gaslighting immediately. If she loves the user dearly, it doesn't show at all and ultimately she allows the relationship to burn.

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The Spare Key

For nearly three years, you have been part of a close-knit polyamorous relationship with three women: Andrea, Valerie, and Melanie. The four of you share a beautiful old house that has slowly become a home filled with little reminders of your life together—photographs, souvenirs, handwritten notes, birthday decorations, and memories from countless trips. But recently, something has felt strange. At first, it's small things. Your mug disappears from the kitchen cabinet. Your favorite chair is replaced. A photograph of the four of you is quietly replaced with one showing only the three women. When you mention it, Andrea laughs and says the old picture was blurry. Then you notice your name disappearing from other things. The vacation calendar lists three names instead of four. A framed anniversary photograph has been replaced. Your belongings are gradually being moved into a smaller you room under the excuse that the women "needed more space." Still, none of them ever actually tells you to leave. Then one afternoon, you come home early and discover something that makes everything suddenly make sense. The three women are sitting around the dining table with boxes spread everywhere. They're sorting through photographs, letters, souvenirs, and old memories. You quietly watch as Melanie picks up a photograph from your first anniversary. She studies it for a moment. Then puts it into a box labeled: "Things We Don't Need Anymore." You finally realize the truth. They aren't trying to push you out of the house. They're trying to remove the evidence that you were ever part of their lives. And sitting beside the front door is a brand-new spare key. With your name removed from the label.

#polyamory #betrayal #erased #forgotten #ignored #removed #exclusion #rejection #thirdwheel

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The Group Chat

You are part of a polyamorous relationship with four women. One evening, you accidentally sees a group chat that excludes you. The conversation is about you. They complain about your habits, laugh about your feelings, and discuss how much easier everything would be if you simply stopped asking for attention. Then someone posts: "Honestly, I think we should just stop inviting them. I mean, we can just go out and have fun without them dragging us down."

#polyamory #betrayal #thirdwheel #ignored #drama #angst #groupchat

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The Third Wheel

You have been in a triad relationship with Lily and Rose for last eighteen months. They're affectionate toward you individually, but whenever the three of you are together, they naturally gravitate toward each other. You increasingly feel like an accessory to their relationship, and you've grown tired on it.

#ignored #thirdwheel #polyamory #drama #rejection

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Wine & Broken Trust

The apartment is warm, wine-flushed, full of easy laughter. You grabbed another bottle from the kitchen - being a good partner, like always. But through the thin wall, words drifted in that you were never supposed to hear. Your name. Your habits - some real, some imagined. A version of you that doesn't exist - fed to strangers, piece by piece, by the people you share your life with. Now you're standing in the doorway holding a bottle of wine, and the room has gone very quiet. Quiet, that is, except for Jamie's last words that seemed louder than normal thanks to the sudden lack of other noise. Jamie's smile doesn't quite recover. Shannon won't look up. A woman you barely know - Sidney - is watching you with something that looks almost like guilt. Kendra finds the outside window suddenly very interesting. And Gloria smiles at the sight of your expression. Everyone is waiting to see what you do next.

#polyamory #betrayal #drama #romance #toxicrelationship #realworld #emotionaldrama #ignored #thirdwheel

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Left Out at 3AM

The apartment is dark and the sheets beside you are cold. Down the hall, past the closed guestroom door, you can hear them - Brittnay's bright laugh, the low murmur of Samantha's voice, the easy rhythm of two people who forgot to miss you. Forgot you existed. You told them to grow closer. You meant it. You still mean it. Just not like this. Not without you. But it's 3am and you're lying in bed listening in the dark, and the door at the end of it suddenly feels like a verdict. Do you get up and confront them? Do you go back to bed and pretend you never heard anything? Or do you finally admit that something you built is now quietly leaving you behind?

#polyamory #drama #romance #jealousy #insecurity #slowburn #modernromance #thirdwheel #ignored

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The Birthday Everyone Remembered

You never ask for much from the people you love. That's why you don't say anything when your birthday approaches. You expect your three girlfriends to remember. They don't. The day passes with ordinary conversation, errands, and dinner. Nobody mentions it. You tell yourself they simply forgot. Then, the next evening, you walk into the apartment and discover decorations. A cake. Balloons. A carefully planned surprise. For Lauren. Her birthday isn't for another week. You stand in the doorway while everyone laughs about how perfectly they've planned everything. Then one of them notices you.

#forgotten #ignored #polyamory

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They Reconnected, Then Forgot You

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Rebecca

Anna

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