Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life Relationship Design (Again)
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Mar 28, 2025 Join Jessalyn Dean, a member of the solo community and a friend of Peter McGraw, as she dives into the innovative idea of Relationship Design. This conversation challenges traditional norms, advocating for open communication and intentional relationships that are tailored to individual needs. Jessalyn and Peter explore topics like relationship anarchy and non-monogamous dynamics, underscoring the importance of ongoing negotiations and micro agreements. They offer inventive strategies like the sticky note exercise to elevate connections, making relationships work on your own terms.
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Power of Relationship Design
- Relationship design lets people co-create relationships instead of following default societal scripts.
- It supports romantic, platonic, and familial bonds that work uniquely for all parties involved.
Escalator Relationship Limits
- Many struggle because traditional escalator relationships demand hierarchy, merging, and exclusivity.
- Relationship design offers alternatives that reject these rigid norms.
Design Relationships Like Tapas
- Consider relationships as a tapas menu, picking different aspects equally rather than a hierarchical menu.
- Design your relationship with varied components that suit your unique needs and desires.