Ethical Nonmonogamy

When a third person joins an existing pair, the dynamics of communication, influence, and closeness within the original pair typically shift. This can lead to feelings of invasion, neglect, anger, or resentment, especially if these changes are not addressed properly. Understanding how to manage these…

Have you ever wondered about what it would be like to have two girlfriends? Two boyfriends? Or a spouse and another partner? Have you ever looked at a person and thought, “wow, I want to be with them?” and it have no bearing whatsoever on…

Adapted heavily from a resource made by redditor poly_jane, here are some broad categories of discussions to consider when designing an intentional relationship rather then relying on the Relationship Escalator. Instructions For each piece consider what you want as well as what you are willing…

Why You Shouldn’t Go Alone: Importance of Personal Community When it comes to non-monogamy, one of the most common things I hear people say is that they feel alone. They may have a few close friends who are also non-monogamous, but for the most part,…

Why It’s Normal (and Even Healthy) to Feel Jealous We’ve all been there before – that nagging feeling in the pit of our stomach when we can’t help but feel a little bit jealous. Maybe your partner has been talking to someone else online, and…

Defining and Managing New Relationship Energy (NRE) Butterflies in your stomach and your head in the clouds – two ways that brand new relationships make us feel. We’re feeling great about ourselves, falling for someone amazing, and then BAM. We realize that we’re in a…