On this episode, Abbey and Liam tackle questions on non-monogamy in relationships, balancing desires, therapy, and navigating parenthood while practicing non-monogamy. They share insights, humor, and personal anecdotes, making the discussion both enlightening and entertaining.
Transitioning into parenthood added complexities to non-monogamous relationships, requiring open communication and acceptance of evolving roles.
Handling different desires and societal judgments in non-monogamous relationships emphasized the importance of communication and understanding.
Deep dives
Challenges of Non-Monogamy After Parenthood
Transitioning into parenthood added logistical complexities to non-monogamous relationships. The podcast hosts discussed how the presence of children introduced new emotional considerations and changed the dynamics of their partnership. While non-monogamy did become more logistically challenging after becoming parents, they felt that emotionally, they navigated the changes with open communication and acceptance of their evolving roles as both parents and partners.
Managing Different Desires and Negative Backlash
The podcast explored how they handle various questions and challenges in non-monogamous relationships, including managing different desires and dealing with negative responses. They shared insights on the importance of communication and understanding in addressing partner desires and discussed their strategies for handling any potential negative pushback or societal judgment.
Exploring Boundaries and Prioritizing Connection
The hosts delved into the concept of setting boundaries and navigating partner dynamics in non-monogamous setups. They shared anecdotes about their experiences at social events and emphasized the value of honoring individual connections while adapting to new life phases like parenthood. Through their candid discussions, they highlighted the evolving nature of relationships and the significance of open dialogue in maintaining intimacy and connection.
On today’s Premium episode Abbey and Liam asked for anonymous questions to be submitted on Instagram.
Question topics include non-monogamy and parenting, partners and vetoes, balancing different desires within the relationship, advice for broaching non-monogamy with a partner, therapy and more.