If you’re a parent who is new to ethical non-monogamy, you probably have a lot of questions about the ways in which your relationships might impact your children. Things like how much to tell them about your relationship philosophy, whether to introduce new partners...
Everyone has different feelings about dating. Some thrive on the experience. They enjoy meeting all kinds of new people, and they get excited about the prospects that lie ahead. The possibility of forming intimate relationships is intriguing. For others, the...
Ethical non-monogamous relationships require a great deal of communication and organization. This is something most of us know. Managing multiple relationships demands a different approach than dedicating energy to only one significant other. The communication...
There are a number of terms floating around when it comes to ethical non-monogamous relationships. Labels such as “relationship anarchy”, “prescriptive hierarchy” and “swinger” exist in order to describe the basic structure of such relationships. However, individual...
Dating Someone New to Poly A statement that comes up often in poly circles is, “I don’t date newbies.” Those words tend to generate two distinct responses. People either nod their heads in agreement and understanding or they bristle at the idea of excluding an entire...
Common Misconceptions about Ethical Non-monogamy Ethical non-monogamy is a relationship style that has become more widely accepted in recent years. It’s shown up in mainstream entertainment and throughout various media. Most folks have heard of poly or open...
