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Remodeled Love

Episode 16: Purity to Polyamory

Aug 3, 2021
Guest: '@PurityToPolyamory', an Instagram account creator and advocate for non-monogamy. They discuss purity culture's toxicity and the parallels between deconstructing faith and realizing they are polyamorous. In part 2, they share their journey of discovering polyamory with their long-term partner and the recent profound shift in their relationship. An insightful exploration of personal growth and navigating differences in a polyamorous marriage.
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Quick takeaways

  • The guest discusses the intersection of polyamory and deconstructing purity culture, highlighting how both processes involve questioning deeply ingrained beliefs and societal norms.
  • The guest shares the emotional struggles and communication difficulties encountered in a relationship where one partner embraces polyamory while the other prefers monogamy, emphasizing the importance of open and honest communication, therapy, and mutual respect.

Deep dives

Challenges of Coming Out as Polyamorous

The podcast episode explores the challenges of coming out as polyamorous within a religious background. The guest discusses her experience growing up in purity culture and the shame and guilt associated with her sexuality. She shares the journey of her and her husband exploring non-monogamy and the struggles they faced in reconciling their different perspectives on relationships. Ultimately, they reach an impasse as her husband decides that he wants a monogamous future while she desires polyamory.

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