Posts in Psychology And Relationship
48 articles
Asexuality and Non-Monogamy: What to Know First
What asexuality means in dating, why plenty of ace people choose non-monogamy, and how to write agreements that do not assume sex is the point.
Read more →
How to Ask for Texting Boundaries in ENM
How to ask for texting boundaries in ENM without sounding controlling: name the real need, use scripts that work, and handle a slipping agreement.
Read more →
Self-Worth in Non-Monogamy: Stop Tying Value to Rank
Self-worth in non-monogamy takes a specific kind of hit. Here is how to build a sense of value that does not rise and fall with who…
Read more →
Loneliness in Polyamory: Why It Happens and What to Do
Loneliness in polyamory is about contact and timing, not headcount. Where it comes from, and what actually helps.
Read more →
Grief in Non-Monogamy: Losing a Partner or Metamour
Grief in non-monogamy has no social script. Here is what changes when you lose a partner, a metamour, or your place in a polycule.
Read more →
Can You Be Religious and Non-Monogamous?
Being religious and non-monogamous is more common than you think. Here is how people hold both, and where the real conflict usually sits.
Read more →
How to Negotiate Kink Boundaries With Multiple Partners
How to negotiate kink boundaries with multiple partners: the three-layer model, a boundary passport template, and a path for conflicts.
Read more →
Kink in Non-Monogamous Relationships: A Practical Guide
What kink in non-monogamous relationships looks like, how scene consent differs from relationship consent, and a negotiation checklist you can use.
Read more →
What Counts as Cheating in a Non-Monogamous Relationship
Cheating in an open relationship is not about who you slept with. It is about which agreements you broke, and how to repair them.
Read more →
How to Tell If Someone Is Genuinely Non-Monogamous
Someone saying they are ethically non-monogamous tells you very little. Here is what to listen for, what to ask in ten minutes, and when to walk…
Read more →