Sex and Psychology Podcast Episode 453: The Secrets To A Successful Open Relationship
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Nov 28, 2025 Dr. Justin Mogilski, an Associate Professor of Psychology specializing in human sexuality, dives into the dynamics of consensual non-monogamous relationships. He discusses his groundbreaking research on the Multiple Relationships Maintenance Scale and its insights on managing jealousy and communication. Listeners learn practical strategies for maintaining harmony among multiple partners and how monogamous couples can benefit from these practices. Mogilski also explains concepts like compersion and partner hierarchy, offering valuable takeaways for all relationship types.
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CNM Responses Target Universal Relationship Risks
- People with multiple partners face the same core relationship risks as everyone else but handle them with distinct practices.
- Justin Mogilski suggests these practices likely explain why CNM relationships differ from monogamous ones.
Disclose Attraction To Reduce Anxiety
- Tell your partner when you feel attraction to someone else to prevent anxious speculation.
- Use disclosure to open a calm discussion about whether that attraction will be acted on.
Talk Through Jealousy Proactively
- Name jealous feelings and discuss their origins instead of suppressing them.
- Work together to adjust behaviors or boundaries that reduce recurring jealousy.
