About this episode

This episode explores whether non-monogamy is the right fit for individuals based on their emotional needs and relationship styles.

A lot of people are curious about non-monogamy. But there’s a big difference between liking the idea of it and knowing whether it genuinely fits your emotional needs, attachment style, and relationship temperament. So how do you know if non-monogamy is right for you? That’s what we’re exploring in this episode. I am joined once again by Kate Loree, LMFT, a sex-positive psychotherapist, author, and speaker specializing in trauma, relationships, sexuality, and non-traditional relationship structures. She is the author of Open Deeply: A Guide to Building Conscious, Compassionate Open Relationships. She also co-hosts the Open Deeply podcast with Sunny Megatron. Some of the specific topics we explore include: How can you tell whether you genuinely want non-monogamy or simply like the idea of it? What are signs you may be overriding yourself to make non-monogamy work? How can you assess whether non-monogamy is a good fit for you? How can you safely and honestly explore the relationship style that fits you best? Learn more about Kate’s work by visiting her website. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Guest: Kate Loree

Topics covered

• non-monogamy
• relationships
• attachment style
• emotional needs
• sexuality

Keywords

• non-monogamy
• relationships
• attachment style
• emotional needs
• sex-positive
• psychotherapy
• trauma

Sponsors

VB Health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Open Deeply

Products: Soaking Wet

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