Denizen Consensual Non-Monogamy Part I with Jessica Fern
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Oct 26, 2023 
Jessica Fern, expert in consensual non-monogamy, discusses the prevalence of infidelity and divorce, issues with the modern love story and codependency, and different variations of consensual non-monogamy. The podcast covers best practices in defining reasons and boundaries, the difference between structural and statistical security, and references books by Jessica Fern, bell hooks, and Daniel Schmachtenberger.
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Infidelity and Cheating
- Infidelity and emotional cheating are prevalent, highlighting issues with current relationship paradigms.
- These issues contribute to divorce and family breakdown, impacting children and causing trauma.
Modern Love Story and Codependency
- The modern love story promotes codependency, encouraging the loss of self within relationships.
- True love involves nurturing individual growth, not merging identities in a codependent manner.
Bell Hooks' Definition of Love
- Bell hooks defines love as the will to nurture one's own and another's spiritual growth through care and respect.
- This applies to all relationships, not just romantic ones, and prioritizes self-preservation.