178 The One to Share with Your Concerned Family Members
Summary
Joli and Ken Hamilton offer guidance for discussing non-monogamy with concerned friends and family, emphasizing that it's neither superior nor universally applicable. They address common worries, highlight the importance of defining relational success beyond traditional metrics, and share research suggesting children in non-monogamous families thrive. The episode also underscores consent, personal responsibility, and resilience as core principles, promoting open communication and understanding.Episode description
Are you struggling to talk to your friends and family about your non-monogamous identity? Whether you’re unsure how to start the conversation or you’ve tried before and it didn’t go so well, we’re here to help.
This episode is a quick and easy resource to share directly with your loved ones. It addresses some common concerns and misconceptions about non-monogamy and shares tips for having more supportive and meaningful conversations.
In this episode, we talk about:
— Why non-monogamy isn't "better" or "more evolved" than monogamy
— Common concerns about non-monogamy and how to address them
— The importance of defining what a "successful" relationship means to you and your loved ones
— Why the kids are alright–research on children in non-monogamous families
— The core principles of ethical non-monogamy: consent, personal responsibility, and resilience
— Why non-monogamous relationship skills can benefit all types of relationships
— Common misconceptions about non-monogamy (it's not all about sex!)
— How to have supportive conversations with your non-monogamous loved ones
Resources mentioned in this episode:
— Elizabeth Sheff's longitudinal studies on polyamorous families
— Emily Nagoski's work on desire and sexuality
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Music: Dance of Felt by Blue Dot Sessions