Unclear communication
You're struggling to communicate what you're actually feeling, so your partner has no idea why you've pulled away—and now you're the bad guy.
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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.
Realistic emotional expectations
Feeling jealous after opening your relationship? Learn what realistic emotional expectations actually look like and ease your worries.
Emotional sharing in polyamory
Your partner won't open up about his feelings in your open relationship, and you're tired of being the only one doing emotional work.
Emotions are not demands
Struggling with jealousy in polyamory? Learn how to handle feelings that aren't rational when your partner spends time with others.
Unrealistic personal expectations
You thought you were fine with swinging, but now you're developing feelings for someone else and realizing deeper issues remain.
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.