Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 497 - I Hate the People My Partner Dates
Sep 17, 2024
The podcast dives into the emotional whirlwind when one partner disapproves of another's dating choices. It explores the complexities of feelings toward exes and current partners in non-monogamous settings. Listeners learn about the importance of communication and setting boundaries to navigate these challenges. Personal anecdotes and strategies for coping offer insights into improving relationship dynamics. The discussion encourages self-reflection and open conversations to understand deeper issues driving discomfort.
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Shared Dislike
- Emily and Dedeker bonded over their shared dislike of a metamour.
- This dislike helped Dedeker realize she wasn't alone in finding the situation questionable.
Disagreeable Dating Styles
- Dedeker finds the way partners date disagreeable more than the specific people.
- She questions what this preference means.
Discomfort in Non-monogamy
- Many people struggle with disliking who or how their partner dates.
- The non-monogamy community often presents kitchen-table polyamory as the ideal.