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fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My Wife Finally Agreed to Make My Biggest Sex Dream Come True. Now It's Become My Nightmare.

Your sign-off exposes the futility of your question-you can't uncreate a monster (I'm not calling your wife a monster; you did). This is a real be-careful-what-you-wish-for moment, but then I have to wonder what you were actually wishing for. By one measure, your foray into sex-club frequenting has been a smashing success. Your wife took to it like a horny fish to ... a bunch of other horny fish.
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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Are Some People Glad When Their Partner Has a Lover?

Romantic jealousy stems from fear of losing perceived ownership while compersion and consensual non-monogamy offer alternative models prioritizing uniqueness, emotional openness, and relationship satisfaction.
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fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Consensual non-monogamy not "one big orgy": CBSN Originals

The documentary explores the rise of consensual non-monogamous relationships and their normalization in society.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Predicts Happiness in Consensual Open Relationships?

Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) includes mutual consent and can lead to deep intimacy and conversation among partners.
1-3% of committed couples are engaged in consensual non-monogamy in the U.S.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | I'm a polyamorous parent - I'm a better mom now that my kids know the truth about my unrestrictive lifestyle

Polyamorous parenting provides children with additional love and resources but may also introduce societal challenges.
The practice of consensual non-monogamy is increasingly recognized among families in the U.S. and Canada.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Legal Prosecution of Consensual Non-monogamy

Legally, there are no national protections for CNM relationships and scant... local protections. When CNM is legally prosecuted, it usually happens in civil, family, and military courts.
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