There's no perfect place to have the conversation, but there are some horrible places to have it. It's helpful to give people the space to mentally prepare for a conversation of this nature. Another thing is to say without having too much time to wait, like I really need to talk about some things that are really pressing on my heart.
The Minimalists speak with Aubrey Marcus about relationship structures, commitment, marriage, open relationships, and more! Watch all 3 hours of episode 385 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How is nonmonogamy related to minimalism? (02:12)
What challenges have people experienced in nonmonogamous relationships? (12:29)
How do people thrive in nonmonogamous relationships? (16:19)
How do we create a healthy balance between giving and receiving love? (19:31)
What is “compersion”? (21:34)
What is “kitchen-table polyamory”? (22:55)
How is suffering contagious? (28:11)
What is “tantric technology”? (31:57)
How do we open ourselves up more for love? (34:58)
Do definitions obscure more than they clarify? (40:01)
How do you broach the possibility of nonmonogamy with a long-term monogamous partner? (45:16)
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