Open-Minded About Open Relationships with Dedeker, Emily, and Jase of Multiamory, OG Non-Monogamy Podcasters & One-Time Triad
Jun 28, 2023
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Meet the podcasting OGs, Dedeker, Emily, and Jase, as they discuss non-monogamy, podcasting through a breakup, the cultural shift toward non-monogamy, their new book on modern relationships, tips for open relationships, and their keys to good relationships of any kind.
The hosts emphasize the significance of establishing clear boundaries and open communication in non-monogamous relationships.
They encourage individuals to challenge societal assumptions about relationship success and be open to different possibilities.
Deep dives
Non-Monogamy: A Love Story That Took Its Own Unique Path
The podcast episode explores the journey of the hosts into non-monogamy, starting with a monogamous relationship that eventually evolved into a polyamorous triad. They share their personal experiences and the challenges they faced, including the ups and downs of being in a quad and a triad. The hosts also discuss their motivation for starting the podcast, which stemmed from a lack of resources for those new to polyamory and a desire to improve communication skills. They highlight the cultural shift towards non-monogamy and the need for open-mindedness and acceptance across different forms of non-monogamous relationships.
The Importance of Boundaries and Open Communication
The hosts emphasize the significance of establishing clear boundaries in non-monogamous relationships, as well as open communication. They stress the importance of knowing and communicating one's needs and desires, while also respecting the boundaries and needs of romantic partners. They highlight the role of boundaries in avoiding misunderstandings and conflicts, and how open communication allows for effective problem-solving and collaboration.
Challenging Preconceived Notions of Relationship Success
The hosts encourage individuals in non-monogamous relationships to challenge societal assumptions about relationship success. They question the idea that a long-lasting relationship equates to a successful one and challenge the notion of a relationship escalator, which follows a predetermined set of milestones. Instead, they urge individuals to define what makes their own relationships fulfilling and not judge others based on their non-monogamous relationship style. They emphasize the value of considering a broad range of relationship types and being open to different possibilities.
Tools for Successful Non-Monogamy: Boundaries, Communication, and Open-Mindedness
In summary, the podcast episode explores non-monogamy through the hosts' personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of boundaries, open communication, and challenging preconceived notions of relationship success. They provide tools such as setting clear boundaries, utilizing effective communication strategies like micro-scripts, and maintaining open-mindedness towards different forms of non-monogamous relationships. These tools can contribute to building successful and fulfilling non-monogamous relationships.
For the 120th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes the long-time co-hosts of the Multiamory podcast, Jase Lindgren, Emily Sotelo Matlack, and Dedeker Winston, to celebrate the publication of their new book, Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships.
Today we’re talking about non-monogamy with a triad of podcasting OGs. Jase, Emily, and Dedeker have been podcasting together for nearly a decade… so long that they’ve developed their own relationship tools and co-authored a new book that just came out. In this episode, we discuss the romance that preceded the podcast, podcasting through a breakup, the cultural shift toward non-monogamy — which they helped forge — their favorite chapters and tools from the book, their keys to good relationships of any kind, and tips for open relationships in specific.
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