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Switching, closing and abuse

These entries are for those trying to figure out the right time to break up, regretting opening or wanting to close the relationship and also for those who may be in dangerous situations.

Torn in a triad

My primary significant other(Girl A) and I have been together for nearly six years now. Two years ago we decided to open up a little bit, and that developed into a triad (Boy A), and he even ended up moving in with us. Roughly one year ago an old

Episode 49: Wanting Monogamy

A partner comes to you asking if you'd consider monogamy and then changes their mind later on, but you're still stuck on wanting it. What do you do? That’s what’s on this week’s episode of Non-Monogamy Help. Discussion Topic: What is one behaviour

Slutshaming and polyamory

I identify as non monogamous, all my partners know that about me, and I feel very sure about this lifestyle for me. I’m currently closely dating a man who also claims that he is non monogamous, the last month we have been living with each other and I haven’

When your partner isn’t satisfied

CW: This week’s column discusses mentions of weight loss. I've been with my boyfriend for nearly five years now and over the last year I've put on some weight, I've always been a little chunky but now it’s become a real issue

An ex wants to make it right

I was at this relationship that ended badly last night. I only had a few flings after deciding that monogamy wasn’t for me, but I studied a lot, and still do. So I met this guy through some friends in common, he was a non monogamist too, and a

Episode 39: Multiple Escalators

Is it possible to find a “primary” relationship and build it with an already existing close secondary relationship? That’s what’s on this week’s episode of Non-Monogamy Help. Discussion Topic: If someone likes me a lot, I start to feel… Listen below. You can also find the podcast

Episode 37: Don’t Want to Share

When you and your partner are dating the same person and you’re tired of sharing. That’s what’s on this week’s episode of Non-Monogamy Help. Discussion Topic: List 5 things that are important to you in this life. How much time do you give each of them?

Gaslighting and polyamory

My wife and I started a open marriage about 5 years ago. Prior to that we were active in the lifestyle so seeing each other with other people was no longer an issue for either one of us. My wife was the one that suggested the open relationship and I

Changing your mind in polyamory

I’m a woman and I had only ever been in monogamous relationships. About a year ago I met a man through Tinder who made it very clear he’s non-monogamous from the start. In fact, on our first date, he asked me how I feel about it and explained

When a partner becomes violent

CW: Domestic violence I have been married to a man for over ten years now. He has always been controlling and dominating because that’s how he shows he cares. He has had issues with anger over the years. Despite all this, I liked him and we have been good