Unrealistic personal expectations
You thought you were fine with swinging, but now you're developing feelings for someone else and realizing deeper issues remain.
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 76: No Way Out
You feel trapped between your partner's demands and keeping your family together, and you're not sure how to move forward.
Being thrown away
Your partner chose you, but his other partner left him. Now you're wrestling with guilt and wondering if you're responsible.
Episode 73: Caveat Emptor
You thought non-monogamy was fine in theory, but now you're struggling with jealousy and unexpected emotions. Here's what to do.
Episode 72: Problematic Pedestal
Put your partner on a pedestal? Learn why that fuels relationship anxiety and how to find healthier balance in your non-monogamous partnership.
Hierarchies causing paranoia
Casual dating someone in an open relationship? Understand relationship hierarchies and what they mean when you're also seeing other people.
Be your own game changer
Can a V relationship built on an affair create real intimacy? Explore how to build trust and authenticity in your polyamorous dynamic.
Episode 67: Temporary Monogamy
Your partner wants non-monogamy, but you don't. Could your resistance stem from anxiety or past trauma rather than true preference?
Preventing hurt feelings
Worried about hurting your partner's feelings in non-monogamy? Learn how to navigate multiple relationships with compassion and honesty.
Episode 65: No Longer Primary
You were once their priority, but now you're not. How do you fight apathy when the person you want to build a life with is drifting away?