Opening my relationship made it even better – Leah

Leah sits down with her good friend Danielle of the Marriage & Martinis podcast to talk about her own relationship.
The two discuss Leah’s new adventure into pursuing an open relationship with her long-time partner.

  • How did they know it was the right time to explore non-monogamy?
  • What is different about their relationship now that allows them to trust one another enough to pursue sexual experiences outside of their relationship?
  • What are the boundaries for sexual encounters outside their primary relationship?
  • What can we learn from healthy open relationship about how all couples can communicate around sex and relationships?

This episode is filled with important advice for any couple who feels like improved interactions could lead to deeper intimacy and a better, more fulfilling sex life.

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In this episode we talk about

  • Ethical non-monogamy
  • What does monogamy mean?
  • The process of opening a previously monogamous relationship
  • The benefits (for some couples) of having an open relationship
  • Boundaries in non-monogamous relationships
  • Renegotiating relationship agreements
  • Romantic monogamy vs sexual monogamy
  • Misconceptions about non-monogamy
  • The communication necessary for a healthy open relationship
  • How much do you need to tell other people?
  • The miracles that can happen in any relationship when healthy communication begins

Resources

Marriage & Martinis podcast – https://www.marriageandmartinis.com/

Marriage & Martinis Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/marriageandmartinis/

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Host / Producer – Leah Carey (email)
Audio Editor – Gretchen Kilby
Administrative Support – Lara O’Connor, Maria Franco
Music – Nazar Rybak

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