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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

476 - "My monogamous partner fell in love with someone else."

May 3, 2024
This podcast explores the challenges of transitioning from monogamy to non-monogamy when a partner falls in love with someone else. They discuss differentiation in relationships, navigating emotions in non-monogamous dynamics, and the freedom of exploring new connections and relationships in polyamory.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transitioning to consensual non-monogamy requires differentiation for healthy dynamics and personal growth.
  • Embracing non-monogamy involves evolving relationships and fostering curiosity for self-discovery.

Deep dives

Transitioning to Consensual Non-Monogamy

The episode discusses advice for individuals transitioning to consensual non-monogamy because their partner fell in love with someone else while in a monogamous relationship. The scenario presented involves a person who was initially fine with their partner having emotional intimacy with a colleague, which gradually evolved into a desire for sexual intimacy, leading to the decision to explore consensual non-monogamy. The episode explores the individual's contemplation of their relationship to polyamory beyond accepting their partner's practice, especially in the context of missed dating experiences and the challenges of embracing non-monogamy in a small town.

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