Polyamory
Open relationships take many forms, and polyamory is one of them. Polyamorous relationships can be complex for all the partners and metamours involved. Get tips on managing poly relationships with multiple partners, how to handle jealousy, communication tips, and more.
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The Trap of Fairness in Polyamory: Why Comparison Doesn’t Work
In polyamory, chasing perfect fairness can quietly erode intimacy. Discover why naming your own needs feels far better than keeping score.
Heather Hembree
Navigating Envy and Jealousy in Polyamorous Relationships
Jealousy and envy can surface even in thriving polyamorous relationships. Learn what these feelings are telling you and how to respond with honesty and care.
Polyamory and the Myth of “Equal” Love
Ethical polyamory doesn't require loving every partner the same way. Discover why fair treatment and honest care matter more than perfectly equal feelings.
What if One Partner Wants to Be a Swinger But the Other Doesn’t?
How do you handle it when your partner doesn’t want an open relationship, but you do?
How to Vet a New Partner in ENM Before You're Emotionally In
New Relationship Energy quietly edits what you overlook. Ask the real questions early, while your head is clear enough for the answers to matter.
Boundaries vs. Borders: Why Most People Confuse the Two
Most of us set borders when we mean boundaries. Discover the simple shift that helps you feel safe without trying to control your partner.
Is Polyamory or Swinging Just Cheating With Extra Steps?
Cheating is defined by what's hidden; ENM by what's agreed. Here's why the difference isn't semantics, and how to answer the question with grace.
From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
What Newbie Swingers Get Wrong and How to Avoid Common Pitfalls
Essential insights for beginners stepping into the swinging lifestyle.
What Is DADT (Don't Ask, Don't Tell) in Non-Monogamy
DADT gets a bad rap. People hear "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and assume secrecy, avoidance or a relationship built on not-knowing.
Polyamory vs. Open Relationship vs. Swinging
Non-monogamy terms get used interchangeably, but they're not. Here's how to tell them apart and pick the structure that fits you.
My Partner Wants to Open Our Relationship and I Don't
I'll lead with what's wrong with him, or with how a genuine desire and a genuine no can only end one way: slowly, in silence.
The Checkmate Manhattan Experience: Beyond The Velvet Ropes
One lucky couple gives their firsthand account of a night at one of New York City’s most exclusive swingers’ clubs that was so amazing, they sought a repeat performance the following night.
How Can Single Men Meet Hotwifing Couples?
Advice to help single men attract the right hotwifing couples and thrive in the open, swinging, and hotwifing lifestyle.