Managing Jealousy in an Open Relationship
An exploration of the common conflict between jealousy and arousal in open dynamics and why specific approaches to dating can impact success.
Topic
Managing difficult emotions
Polyamory isn’t always pretty and it can sometimes bring a lot of emotional turmoil. People struggling with mental health issues may be especially struggling. Here are all the entries around managing your emotions.
Episode 177 - What "Not Serious" Means
It doesn't matter if you don't call your relationship serious. If you act as though it is, your brain will feel like it is anyway.
Don't Ask Don't Tell Ended New Relationship
This person ended a promising new relationship because their primary partner couldn't tolerate any mention of them, creating an unsustainable dynamic.
Hiding Another Relationship
When a new partner hides an open relationship and child and pressures you into considering a triad you don't want, it's not a good sign.
Partner Wants Kink Play But Hides From Polyamory
Noticing a contradiction when a monogamous partner wants to touch others at kink events but won't engage with metamours?
Episode 169 - Marriage and Polyamory
There is one throne and one person who can sit in that throne, and right now that's you—but you can be replaced.
Terrified Partner Will Leave After Abusive Relationship
After ending an abusive relationship, this person struggles with post-traumatic anxiety and fear that their current partner will suddenly leave them.
Episode 168 - Kitchen Table Drama
The hinge is not hinging, and then the two metas have to negotiate with each other like the hinge is a hostage.
Partner With Low Capacity Keeps Dating New People
How do you know when a partner is truly polysaturated or simply not prioritizing their relationship despite claims of low capacity?
Episode 166 - Exclusivity in Polyamory
Just because you're secondary doesn't mean you should accept being treated like you don't matter.