25 - Navigating Ethical Non-Monogamy - Boundaries and Agreements for Respectful Relationships

Unpack the intricacies of ethical non-monogamy with us in this enlightening episode. We dissect the often misunderstood concepts of boundaries, agreements, and rules in non-monogamous relationships. We emphasize the importance of open communication and mutual respect, inspired by wisdom from renowned books like "The Ethical Slut" and "More Than Two". Join us as we provide useful tips and insights on maintaining healthy relationships within the framework of ethical non-monogamy, for yourself and your partners.

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References for Further Reading:

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Davidson, J. A. (2002). Working with polyamorous clients in the clinical setting. Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality, 5. https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:147246726

eForms. (n.d.). Relationship Contract Template. eForms. Retrieved August 25, 2023, from https://eforms.com/relationship-contract/

Fern, J. (2022). The Polysecure Workbook: Healing Your Attachment and Creating Security in Loving Relationships (Workbook edition). Thornapple Press.

Fern, J., Rickert, E., & Samaran, N. (2020). Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy. Thornapple Press.

Gray, J. (2016, June 13). How To Write A Relationship Contract (With Examples). Jordan Gray Consulting. https://www.jordangrayconsulting.com/relationship-contract/

Hardy, J. W., & Easton, D. (2017). The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love (3rd edition). Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed.

Labriola, K. (2010). Love in Abundance: A Counselor’s Guide to Open Relationships. Greenery Press.

Phoenix, L. (2022). The Anxious Person’s Guide to Non-Monogamy. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Schenck, L. K. (2011, April 26). 6 Loving Relationship Agreements—Mindfulness Muse. https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/interpersonal-relationships/6-loving-relationship-agreements

Tagle, A., & Schneider, C. M. (2022a, December 21). From housework to sex, here’s how relationship contracts can help couples. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2021/08/01/1022875293/relationship-contracts-couples-useful-advice-tips

Tagle, A., & Schneider, C. M. (2022b, December 21). From housework to sex, here’s how relationship contracts can help couples. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2021/08/01/1022875293/relationship-contracts-couples-useful-advice-tips

TEDx Talks (Director). (2014, October 21). Polyamory and emotional literacy | Kel Walters | TEDxUTA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q3WOrs8kAM

TEDx Talks (Director). (2020, July 17). Lessons from My Ethical Non-Monogamous Household | Luna Martinez | TEDxCSU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_0cjuNe2mQ

The Polyamory Society. (n.d.). The Polyamory Society SM: Serving the Polyamorous Community. Retrieved August 25, 2023, from http://www.polyamorysociety.org/

Trask, R. (n.d.). Loving More Nonprofit. Loving More Nonprofit. Retrieved August 25, 2023, from https://www.lovingmorenonprofit.org/

Veaux, F., Rickert, E., Hardy, J., & Gill, T. (2014). More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory (Illustrated edition). Thornapple Press.

Weitzman, G. (2006). Therapy with Clients Who Are Bisexual and Polyamorous. Journal of Bisexuality, 6(1–2), 137–164. https://doi.org/10.1300/J159v06n01_08