HSV 2 and polyamory

I've been in a wonderful V-triad for 3 years and I love my partner & metamour! Recently, I tested positive for genital herpes and they've both been beyond supportive but they seem *too supportive* which I didn't think could be possible. I suggested closing

Episode 65: No Longer Primary

How do you force yourself out of apathy if you feel the partner you want to settle down with is slipping away? That’s what’s on this week’s episode of Non-Monogamy Help. Discussion Topic: How has your ideal lifestyle changed over time? Listen below. You can also find

Hiding partners from each other

I am monogamous, but I have been dating someone who identifies as poly for almost three years. We began our relationship while he had another girlfriend. That was a fairly traumatic time for me because I struggled with dealing with my emotions of jealousy, feeling less than and finding my

Episode 64: What Rules to Have

Will the rules you want to put in place prevent what you think they will prevent? That’s what’s on this week’s episode of Non-Monogamy Help. Discussion Topic: If you could pick to either read your partner’s mind or have them read yours, which would you pick?

Fidelity and grief

I have ADHD and am dealing with the bereavement of both of my parents dying... Cancer... 2016 and 2018... My wife couldn't handle the effect of my ADHD with my grief which caused severe anxiety and depression... I can't really say I blame her. I was

Episode 63: Visualising Your Partner

What if you can’t see your partner with someone else in your head without feeling terrible? That’s what’s on this week’s episode of Non-Monogamy Help. Discussion Topic: What is one thing that you didn’t get as a child that you want to now have as

Rules about love

My partner and I got married recently, which in these COVID-19 times was amazing! A month before the wedding however he said that he would like to start exploring non-monogamy separately. In the past we would explore together or under the same roof. I agreed and We spoke about acceptable

Episode 62: More Metamour Toxicity

Your partner’s partner’s partner doesn’t seem like they’re good for your metamour, but what can you actually do? That’s what’s on this week’s episode of Non-Monogamy Help. 💡Discussion Topic: How many of your friends know each other? Listen here to Episode 62. You

Cheating and polyamory

I am at my wit’s end. I was engaged to be married this summer; in the fall (we postponed for COVID), my fiancé confessed he had cheated on me extensively over years. I already had a bunch of concerns about his behavior in our relationship that I sort of

Episode 61: PTSD and Polyamory

A previous abusive experience of a polyam relationship is causing floods of emotions on your second try. Should you stop? That’s what’s on this week’s episode of Non-Monogamy Help. Discussion Topic: If I knew I couldn’t fail in my professional life, I would like to try