Episode 124: Reasonable Boundaries
Knowing what boundaries are “reasonable” and which aren’t can be complicated in polyamory, especially when difficult feelings are involved.
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.
Not Feeling Stable
Is it just insecurity or poor self-esteem or are there reasons for why this person might not feel 100% convinced by their partner's promises?
Constant Comparisons
When you can't stop comparing yourself against your metamour and are worried about your partner's identity affecting your relationship.
Episode 119: Brutal Honesty
Your partner outright tells you that they plan on prioritising someone over you. It’s harsh but is it what should happen?
Episode 118: Don't Ask, Don't Tell
When you agree to a DADT relationship with a closeted partner but it’s not moving fast enough into a more polyamorous relationship.
Unnegotiated boundaries
When boundaries aren't clearly set, how do you move past the hurt? Exploring betrayal and communication in polyamorous relationships.
Episode 116: Authentically Polyamorous
Figuring out if polyamory's right for you after a few rough dates? Let's talk about recognizing the real signs on this week's episode.
Episode 115: Compersion Required
Is it wrong to not want to date someone without compersion? We discuss this ethical question on this week's Non-Monogamy Help episode.
Episode 114: Creeping Paranoia
When your partner equates paranoia concerns with accusations of lying, it signals trouble for resolving relationship conflicts.
Episode 112: Happiness Is An Inside Job
Staying with someone to make them happy won't work the way you think. Explore why you can't "make" anyone feel anything on this episode.