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Polyamory is a fancy term for being in a romantic relationship with multiple people. [1] X Research source Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misconceptions about polyamory out there, which can make it tricky to talk about with your partner. Don’t worry. We’ve outlined plenty of ways you can prepare both yourself and your partner for this important conversation, so you can have an open and productive discussion.
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- Ask yourself why you’re considering polyamory in the first place. If you just aren’t satisfied with your partner’s performance in bed, it might be worth having a separate conversation. Couples therapy might also help you iron things out. [15] X Research sourceThanks
- If your partner doesn’t have a lot of experience with polyamory, offer to help them find a new partner. [16] X Research sourceThanks
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- ↑ http://www.montrosecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/What-is-polyamory.pdf
- ↑ https://consciouspolyamory.org/2016/03/18/exploring-polyamory-with-a-reluctant-partner/
- ↑ http://www.montrosecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/What-is-polyamory.pdf
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201506/seven-steps-coming-out-potential-sweetie-poly
- ↑ https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/28/tell-partner-want-open-relationship-12321867/
- ↑ https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/28/tell-partner-want-open-relationship-12321867/
- ↑ http://gomag.com/article/poly-101-how-to-come-out-as-poly-if-youre-in-a-monog-relationship/
- ↑ https://consciouspolyamory.org/2016/03/18/exploring-polyamory-with-a-reluctant-partner/
- ↑ https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/28/tell-partner-want-open-relationship-12321867/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201401/sexually-transmitted-infections-in-polyamorous-relationships
- ↑ https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/teens/sexual/levels-of-risk
- ↑ https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/28/tell-partner-want-open-relationship-12321867/
- ↑ http://gomag.com/article/poly-101-how-to-come-out-as-poly-if-youre-in-a-monog-relationship/
- ↑ https://consciouspolyamory.org/2016/03/18/exploring-polyamory-with-a-reluctant-partner/
- ↑ https://www.insider.com/how-to-tell-partner-interested-in-polyamory-open-relationship-2019-7
- ↑ https://consciouspolyamory.org/2016/03/18/exploring-polyamory-with-a-reluctant-partner/
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