Non-monogamy, Polyamory, and Open Relationships

It is fun to have relationships with multiple people, isn’t it? Mom, dad, siblings, children, neighbors, childhood friends – we have quite a capacity for love and holding people dear to us.

Non-monogamy is like that, except we get to express sexual and romantic feelings towards multiple people.

Ethical non-monogamy, also called consensual non-monogamy, is the same thing, but with everyone’s consent.

That might seem obvious, but it bears stating.

Inside this relationship style are even more relationship styles: polyamory, open relationships, swinging, lifestyle, triads or throuples, polyfidelity, casual sex, casual dating, and many more.

When people in a relationship decide to “open” their relationship or to enhance their existing non-monogamous relationship, they frequently need guidance.  It involves a lot of open and honest communication about boundaries, jealousy, time management, and a shared vision for a healthy non-monogamous relationship? What values do you bring to the process? How will you handle difficult situations and intense emotions?

These are not trivial questions, and the answers might be difficult to figure out or to accept.

The good news is, you are not alone.

Our Therapists

The therapists at Affirming Therapy Center are both experienced in non-monogamy and trained to deal with the issues common to these diverse relationship constellations.  We provide a safe place to discuss your issues and explore your dreams.  We can help you create a relationship agreement that goes beyond a list of rules and gets to the core of what you each are looking for in your lives.

Meet our therapists who specialize in non-monogamy!