The best estimates are that 1 in 5 people have participated in some kind of non-monogamous relationship. These kinds of relationship structures are gaining wider awareness and acceptance in today’s society. Learning about non-monogamy can be valuable whether it’s appealing to you or not. Listen to today’s show to learn all about non-monogamy and open relationships!
In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
- Understanding the different forms of non-monogamy
- Polyamory vs swinging vs open relationships
- Why debating whether non-monogamy or monogamy is most ‘natural’ is unproductive
- How to talk to your partner about non-monogamy
- Questions to ask yourself if you want to be non-monogamous
- Importance of educating yourself before you start non-monogamy
- Time management in open relationships
- New relationship energy and what it can do for you
- And much more!
Jase Lindgren is a non-monogamous dating coach, healthy masculinity educator and sex-positivity advocate. He has trained in positive psychology, Emotional Freedom Technique, consent education, and Buddhist mindfulness practice. He has worked with the government and celebrities on HIV public awareness in Russia, is a long-time fan of podcasts. As one of the hosts of the Multiamory podcasts he enjoys teaching people how to suck less at communication and grow in their relationships, especially the one with themselves.
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