Practical advice on open relationship dynamics, polyamory, throuples, and ethical non-monogamy—covering communication, boundaries, jealousy, and emotional management.
This article’s title might feel like a red flag. Let’s be direct from the start. This isn’t about saving relationships with narrow-minded people. If someone acts like a bigot the moment they hear about your open relationship lifestyle, it may…
The holidays are hurtling towards us at full speed. There’s no stopping them now. The high streets are packed (who thought we’d see them buzzing again?), and online deals are everywhere this week – it’s complete chaos. While most people…
You might have glimpsed the dynamics of a throuple on Netflix’s House of Cards, where Claire and Frank Underwood invite their bodyguard, Edward Meechum, into the intricacies of their relationship. Throuples and other non-traditional relationship forms are quietly making their way…
Swinging can be an exciting and liberating experience for couples, offering the thrill of exploring new connections together. But what happens when emotions get involved? Your first instinct is probably, “nothing good.” The fact is, dilemmas and complications happen in…
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are beginning to change colour, and with cooler nights and chatter about football, we welcome in “cuffing season.” Some might just call it “winter,” but we affectionately know it by the former. For…
The dynamics of open relationships can often start off in a complex manner. Whether it’s swinging, throuples, or any form of consensual non-monogamy, there’s far more involved than simply setting boundaries. You and your partners will need to work towards…
Summer’s hot days are coming to an end. And now it is time for those golden hues of Fall to set in. The transition from a carefree summer goes fast as days begin to shorten, weather cools, and some of…
We’ve all heard the modern dating buzzword, “ghosting.” Some of us have even had the displeasure of experiencing it firsthand. Many might assume that ghosting is rare within the swinger lifestyle, but nothing could be further from the truth. Ghosting…
The world of open relationships is often misinterpreted, with one of the most common misconceptions being that an open relationship or swinger lifestyle grants a free pass to cheat. Nothing could be further from the truth. While the concept of…
In an open relationship or swinger lifestyle, finding balance in the relationship can be the most challenging aspect. Partners who have freedom to explore intimate connections outside of their primary relationship need to maintain a strong bond with their primary…