How to Deal With New Information in a Relationship

Libby: New information can be shocking and this is common in all types of relationships but I think it comes up a lot in non-monogamy especially if there's a new partner or a transition in the relationship. Make room for your reaction, make room for the other person's reaction and just don't that everybody's doing their best because sometimes new information is hard. If they are trying to do it in such a way that you just are totally fine with it, that just may be a losing strategy. Libby: The more you can be really tender and compassionate with each other around it the more it's going to feel safe to both give and receive it which will increase feelings