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consensual non-monogamy

Woman looking at the camera with hands outstretched holding a string of lights
12 Mar 2019

What If You Could Have It All?

by Tammy |

Most people, if they could arrange it, would want the cake and the marriage, too. But could you have it if you discussed it openly and instead of non-consensual nonmonogamy you created a consensual non-monogamy agreement?… Read More

affairs, consensual non-monogamy, consent, honesty in relationships, marriage, When You're the One Who Cheats
Couple wearing coats, kissing in a park
8 Nov 2018

Cuffing Season Leads People to Stray

by Tammy |

Ashley Madison recently revealed that more men sign up for their online dating site during the month of October than any other month of the year. Ashley Madison is a website for married people to find other married people to … Read More

affairs, consensual non-monogamy, cuffing, infidelity
Are you harboring hidden biases about open relationships? Your word choice may give you clues to your subconscious.
30 Oct 2017

How Do You Really Feel About Open Relationships?

by Tammy |

  Open relationships are becoming more common every day. They’re also gradually becoming more accepted. However, hidden biases can show up in the words we use to talk about open relationships. Forever 39 Podcast cited a study from 2016, where … Read More

consensual non-monogamy, hidden biases, open relationships
Could Open Marriage Be Right For You? - Tammy Nelson blog
6 Jul 2017

Could Open Marriage Be Right For You?

by Tammy |

Which is Better: Monogamy or Nonmonogamy? Open marriages and polyamory are being hotly debated in the mainstream today. There are valid and viable reasons to stay monogamous and also many alternatives to traditional monogamy. The stereotypical perception of open marriage … Read More

boundaries, communication, consensual non-monogamy, open marriage, the new monogamy
Open Marriage Feels Threatening to Many; Are You Open to Change?
2 Jun 2017

Open Marriage Feels Threatening to Many; Are You Open to Change?

by Tammy |

The recent New York Times Magazine article, “Is an Open Marriage a Happier Marriage?” has opened a national conversation about the controversial practice of consensual nonmonogamy. Change Can Be Scary Although a lot of the comments on that article were … Read More

consensual non-monogamy, new monogamy, New York Times Magazine
Could an Open Relationship Be Good For You
12 May 2017

Could an Open Relationship Be Good For You?

by Tammy |

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have an affair? To kiss or have sex with someone other than your spouse? Have you ever longed for more variety? Have you thought about it, maybe even met someone, … Read More

consensual non-monogamy, new monogamy, polyamory
Monogamy is Just One Option
13 Apr 2017

Monogamy is Just One Option

by Tammy |

In today’s changing world, there is no one right way to be in a relationship. In my book, The New Monogamy, couples can create a new type of agreement where they can change their implicit assumptions around their monogamy to … Read More

consensual non-monogamy, implicit versus explicit, new monogamy, relationship negotiation

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