Dating a Couple vs Being in a Triad
Joining a couple in their bed is one thing. Dating a couple is something else. And joining them in a Triad is a whole other thing entirely! And if you’re not clear on the differences, you’re putting yourself at risk of heartbreak.
6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Try Polyamory
Like so many things in life, if you come into polyamory for the wrong reasons, your journey will be forever tainted. You can't build a house on a bad foundation, and a relationship is no different. You'll never find happiness in a relationship if you began it for the wrong reasons.
(Another) 10 Words You Should Know Coming Into Polyamory
Another delve into the language of ethical non-monogamy.
How To Make Polyamory Work for You When Things Get Hard
Ethical non-monogamy isn't a homogeneous blob. When you decide to move beyond monogamy, you don't simply take off one suit and put on another. And herein lies the problem. It's a fundamental misunderstanding of what ethical non-monogamy is.
So I want to talk about something I call The Polyamory Sweetshop.
Red Flags in Polyamory: Refusing Labels
While it's fine that someone may want to avoid using certain labels in polyamory, refusing to use any at all is a Polyamory Red Flag.
Red Flags in Polyamory: Pushy/Pressurised Polyamory
There can be a fine line between encouraging someone to try something new and pressuring them into something they don't want to do. This is why you need to be aware of the Polyamory Red Flag of Pushy or Pressurised Polyamory.
Red Flags in Polyamory: Pretend/Uncertain Polyamory
Sometimes, when you're certain about something, it can be difficult to see that other people don't feel the same way.
Red Flags in Polyamory: One-Sided Polyamory
It doesn't matter why or how polyamory can become one-sided. All that matters is the Red Flag things are becoming toxic.
Red Flags in Polyamory: Aggressive Fairness
While fairness between relationships seems like a no-brainer, it's very easy for this line of thinking to become toxic if you go about it the wrong way.
Do I Have To Make Friends With My Metamour?
How close should you be with your partner’s other partner?
6 Relationship Models You Need to Know
There is no “right” way to create a polyamorous relationship, so let explore some of the many different options available.
Does Monogamy Even Exist?
It might be time to change the way we define relationships and step away from traditional ideas.
Polyamory Week 2022 - We are all polyamorous
And today, for our last post, I wanted to talk about one of the most universal lessons I've taken on board: the fact we are all polyamorous.
Polyamory Week 2022 - Monogamy and Polyamory are the same thing
There’s a big secret about the polyamorous lifestyle. And I believe I’ve uncovered it. And, once you know it, it blows the whole monogamy versus polyamory debate wide open.
Polyamory and monogamy are the same thing!
Polyamory Week 2022 - Relationships Skills = Universal Life Skills
How I came to the realisation that my job had taught me the skills needed for polyamory.
Polyamory Week 2022 - The Hidden Truth About Breakups
How ethical non-monogamy and the end of my marriage taught me the truth about how to live through a breakup.
Polyamory Week 2022 - Taking control of my own happiness
Only I have control of my own wellbeing, but I only came to any clear understanding of this when polyamory forced me to actively address my relationship with relationships.
Polyamory Week 2022 - The friends I met along the way
I’ve often asked, “What is the main benefit of polyamory?”
Well, it’s not what I was expecting when I began my journey, but I wouldn’t give up my new friends for the world.
Polyamory Week 2022
It’s Polyamory Week 2022, and this year I will be exploring all the unexpected things polyamory has brought into my life.
