Savage Lovecast Savage Lovecast Episode 937
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Oct 15, 2024 Eli McCann, humor writer for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins to discuss the intriguing societal standards around monogamy and exclusivity. A lesbian couple contemplates spicing things up in a sex club but fears losing their exclusive bond. A man struggles with doubts after discovering his girlfriend's past with a friend, questioning trust and attachment. Plus, the emotional challenge of pet custody arises for a woman escaping an abusive relationship, raising the poignant issue of what happens to beloved pets in breakups.
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Why Plus-Ones Aren't Polyphobic
- Plus-one invites are meant to ensure an attendee isn't alone, not to represent multiple partners for poly people.
- Dan argues hosts should expect one person to show up even if a guest has multiple partners.
Pivoting To A Companionate Marriage
- Randy opened a conversation about non-monogamy after a cancer scare and learned his wife identified as ace/aromantic.
- Seven years later they're still together in a companionate marriage with Randy dating others.
Set Clear Rules Before A Sex Club
- If you and your partner go to a sex club to play only with each other, agree beforehand to not renegotiate in the moment.
- After the event, debrief and discuss any temptations privately rather than acting on them immediately.