Communication Triangles in Polyamory: The Subtle Dynamic That Creates Drama EP. 151

About this episode

This episode explores communication triangles in polyamory and how they can create emotional tension and drama in relationships.

Have you ever found yourself holding feelings about a relationship… that technically isn’t even yours? Like your partner shares something about their other partner…and suddenly you f eel protective… or tense… or a little off around someone you didn’t have an issue with before? Yeah… that’s usually a communication triangle. In this episode, I’m breaking down how triangulation actually shows up in non-monogamy, why it’s so easy to fall into, and how it can quietly create tension and distortion ...

People in this episode

Host: Ellecia Paine

Topics covered

• polyamory
• communication
• relationship dynamics
• triangulation
• non-monogamy
• emotional tension

Keywords

• polyamory
• communication triangles
• relationship dynamics
• emotional tension
• non-monogamy
• triangulation

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