Clear Agreements Matter
Expressing preferences versus making specific requests can lead to misunderstandings in relationships. It's crucial for partners to articulate their agreements clearly, especially when navigating non-monogamy. As relationships evolve, regular check-ins become essential to reassess feelings and boundaries, ensuring everyone feels supported and understood.In this clip
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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships
434 - The Polyamory Paradox with Irene Morning
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I feel this goes back to what we discussed before: I get to decide what I want, and you get to decide what will make you happy. If we do not communicate what we want to each other, are we denying the other person the opportunity to consider whether that would make them happy too? Is it our responsibility to moderate expressing our needs, wants, or desires, or is it our responsibility to only act in alignment with our own and to manage those that the other can’t or won’t meet together, with respect and without creating resentment?
Is the approach you've described a hallmark of a healthy relationship?
Does this sound like a healthy relationship?