When I talk to people about being non-monogamous, the most frequent question I get asked is: Don't you get jealous?! My answer to that question is, yes - of course, what human doesn't experience jealousy? “People ask the million-dollar question about non-monogamy of, "How do you handle jealousy? What do you do about jealousy?" These … Continue reading Tackling Jealousy in Relationships
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My Favorite Resources
… the person I was chatting with lamented that it was hard to navigate all the internet advice out there. Suddenly I was brought back to my early ENM days, sifting through videos, articles, and blogs, and I remember having a difficult time myself. If I had a hard time discerning what was biased and what wasn't - and I'm a trained research professional - then I can only imagine how hard it may be for others. While I hope this blog can serve as a resource in itself, I am not an expert on polyamory by any means. All I know are the experiences I've had. That being said, I'd like to share my favorite resources that I've come to trust over the years. The following resources have been pivotal in my journey through ENM.
Wait, Non-Monogamy is a Thing?
I can't remember exactly when it first hit me that non-monogamy existed. From my earliest days, perhaps from my parents, perhaps from media, I understood that a dating relationship was between two people. At some point, maybe in college, I remember being aware that "open relationships" were a thing, but I also remember distinctly thinking … Continue reading Wait, Non-Monogamy is a Thing?
The Polyamorous Millennial 