About this episode

This episode explores the complexities of navigating polycule dynamics in non-monogamous relationships.

Most conversations about non-monogamy focus on opening a relationship, navigating jealousy, or finding new partners. But what happens after that? How do you navigate a polycule where relationships are constantly evolving? How do you manage different expectations, conflicting needs, shifting priorities, and the very human reality that not everyone connects in the same way? In this episode of Nope! We're Not Monogamous, I'm joined by Red DeRooy and Stacey Smith?, co-authors of Nonmonogamy and G...

People in this episode

Host: Ellecia Paine

Guests: Red DeRooy, Stacey Smith

Topics covered

• polycule dynamics
• non-monogamy
• relationship evolution
• expectations management
• conflicting needs

Keywords

• polycule
• non-monogamy
• jealousy
• relationship management
• evolving relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Nonmonogamy and G

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