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Polyamory For Dummies
Jaime M. Grant (Author)
9781394281916, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 19 December 2024
352 pages
23.4 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.476 kg
A clear breakdown of polyamory for beginners and the newly polyamorous Polyamory literally means “more love”. Twenty-first century polyamory is the practice of engaging in multiple intimate relationships at the same time, with the full consent of all partners. Polyamory For Dummies gives you the lowdown on this expansive form of consensual non-monogamy, so you can go forth and prosper in whatever ways you choose. This straightforward, research-backed, and nuanced guidebook helps the poly-curious become poly-fluent. Embark on your non-monogamous journey via a healthy and sustainable path, with answers to all your big questions: Is polyamory is right for you? What does the “ethical” mean in non-monogamy? How do polyamorous people deal with jealousy and conflict among partners? Is it possible to “open up” an existing monogamous relationship? Find out everything you've been wanting to know, with this big-hearted, yet practical Dummies guide. Everyday people curious about or exploring multi-partner, ethically non-monogamous relationships will love the practical advice and broad range of examples in Polyamory For Dummies.
Introduction 1 Part 1: The Basics of Polyamory 5 Chapter 1: Finding More Love, More Pleasure 7 Chapter 2: Laying Out What Polyamory Is 15 Chapter 3: Figuring Out Whether Poly Is Right for You 35 Chapter 4: Discovering the Many Forms of Polyamory 55 Part 2: Building Relational Skills for Polyamory 77 Chapter 5: Understanding the Importance of Communication 79 Chapter 6: Setting and Sustaining Healthy Boundaries 95 Chapter 7: Identifying Attachment Styles and Building Trust 113 Chapter 8: Surviving Trauma and Exploring Polyamory 135 Part 3: Living Polyamory, Loving Polyamory 155 Chapter 9: Creating Your Poly Family Agreements 157 Chapter 10: Opening an Existing Monogamous Relationship 177 Chapter 11: Coming Out Polyamorous 197 Part 4: Dealing with Common Challenges 213 Chapter 12: Coping with Jealousy 215 Chapter 13: Recovering from Broken Trust 235 Chapter 14: Parenting While Poly 253 Chapter 15: Breaking Up Poly 267 Chapter 16: Making Life Adjustments 275 Part 5: The Part of Tens 289 Chapter 17: Ten Myths Debunked about Polyamory 291 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Build Your Relational Skills 297 Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Ways to Avoid or Address Jealousy 303 Appendix A: Glossary 309 Appendix B: Resources 317 Index 321
Subject Areas: Self-help & personal development [VS]
