Stop Living in Fear, Start Loving in Freedom About 90% of people believe that cheating in a relationship is wrong, and only about 3%believe that it's not. Yet roughly 50% of people have cheated on their partner, and around 20% do so regularly. This hypocrisy epidemic leads to confusion, pain, and dishonesty in relationships. Some brave couples explore an open relationship to navigate these challenges, but who can they turn to for advice? Who will be their guide on this delicate and dangerous journey? Open is a set of stories, tools, and conversation starters to help curious committed couples to find the fun and adventure of an open relationship without the fear of pain, betrayal, and deceit.

Discover the secrets to successful open relationships. A Happy Life in an Open Relationship is a handbook to healthy nonmonogamous relationships. For anyone curious about open relationships, here is a valuable handbook from an expert in love, sex, and communication. Relationship therapist Susan Wenzel—who is in an open marriage herself—delivers skillful advice on how to navigate the complex emotional landscape of multi-partner relationships, from polyamory to swinging. • Filled with of compelling personal stories, anecdotes from clients, and practical exercises • A guide to cultivating harmonious and fulfilling open relationships • Author Susan Wenzel is a sex and relationship therapist with years of experience counseling patients on issues related to monogamy, intimacy, and trust. A Happy Life in an Open Relationship will help you develop your trust and communication skills, explore sexuality and desire, build your confidence and self-worth, set healthy boundaries, overcome jealousy, and so much more. People interested in making changes in their relationships will appreciate the positive tone, helpful advice, and expert wisdom from an accomplished relationship therapist who has gone through the experience herself. • A great book for anyone interested in testing the boundaries of monogamy and exploring the world of polyamory • An accessible and inviting guide for couples to build an open relationship that is strong and lasting • Perfect for fans of Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence and The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel, The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family by Dan Savage, and Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships by Christopher Ryan

Relationship expert and bestselling author Tristan Taormino offers a bold new strategy for creating loving, lasting relationships. Drawing on in-depth interviews with over a hundred women and men, Opening Up explores the real-life benefits and challenges of all styles of open relationships — from partnered non-monogamy to solo polyamory. With her refreshingly down-to-earth style and sharp wit, Taormino offers solutions for making an open relationship work, including tips on dealing with jealousy, negotiating boundaries, finding community, parenting and time management. Opening Up will change the way you think about intimacy.

Infinity: A Guide to Open Relationships: is a no nonsense look at the inner workings of an open relationship. Written by JJ Beckman, one half of a real life active open relationship, it takes readers through the ups, downs, ins and outs of the open relationship model.Everything outlined in Infinity is based on Beckman's personal relationship(s) and research. It documents his successes and failures as well as obstacles that he was able to avoid. It is an unambiguously honest first hand assessment of an open relationship. The writings themselves were originally intended to be a communication medium between Beckman and his wife. In Infinity they have been presented as a framework to follow for partners interested in “opening up” or for individuals interested in joining an already established open relationship. Infinity presents readers with the necessary information to make an informed decision about open relationships. It shows the differences and benefits of being “open” in contrast to that of a “traditional” monogamous relationship.Topics discussed include passion & respect, managing, jealousy, privacy & honesty, flexibility & sacrifice, rules, safe sex and infidelity. Also, described in detail, the primary/ secondary open relationship model and the roles of those involved. Throughout, Beckman shares his personal experiences as a guide to help others open and enjoy their relationships as well as edify them on the potential dilemmas that they may encounter.Infinity is perfect for couples thinking about opening up, individuals considering a secondary role or for anyone curious about the dynamics of an open relationship lifestyle. It is a clear road map of pitfalls to avoid and joys to consider a on your path to building a beautiful and fulfilling open relationship.

The Art of Open Relating Volume 1: Theory, Philosophy, & Foundation explores the many dynamics of open relationships and what anyone should consider before considering this relationship style. What's also defined is the difference between open relationships, monogamy, polyamory, and polygamy. It's of critical importance we understand the various relationship dynamics and their accurate definitions so we can make the best choices for our own personal relationships. Learn about the many open relationship structures and how they change and what we should be mindful of inside of each of these structures. This is critically important due to the fluid nature of open relationships. In addition, the individual profiles of people who participate in open relationships are also defined to support each participant in understanding some of the risk factors each person brings to the open relationship structures they're participating in. How does a married couple fair versus someone who isn't married? Why are guiding principles the backbone of open relating rather than rules and protocols that we find in polyamory? Why isn't open relating for most people, but only a small minority of the population? This book also offers some insight into the challenges with monogamy and even some strategies for monogamous couples to strengthen their bonds. Monogamy has some very specific characteristics that must be recognized and accounted for in order to avoid the traps leading to infidelity and divorce. Learn the three phases of opening your relationship and why each phase is critical for success. Generally, the people who fail in opening their relationship have skipped one or more of these steps and instead jumped right in. Overall, The Art of Open Relating Volume 1: Theory, Philosophy, & Foundation is an critical read in helping define the relationship landscape whether you're into open relationships or not. It's job at identifying the possibilities for how to live your relationship life is of major value and good to know if nothing else.

The unique contribution of The Decisions to Open a Relationship: To Three or Not to Three is how James K. Beggan considers the social and psychological processes involved in how someone makes the decision to transition from a monogamous to a consensually nonmonogamous relationship. Informed by extensive research drawn from sociology, psychology, and the decision-making literature, Beggan provides a comprehensive analysis of processes associated with expressing the desire to open a previously closed romantic relationship, with special emphasis on the unique dynamics of the triad. His analysis provides valuable insights into managing jealousy, maintaining trust, and establishing healthy boundaries. He examines moral issues associated with breaking the promise of a monogamous relationship to satisfy goals related to personal growth. The book addresses issues related to intersectionality that involve sexual orientation, gender identity, and race.

Block paints a down-to-earth picture of how an open marriage can work, and specifically why it works for her and her husband. "Open" challenges the notions of what traditional marriage looks like, and presents one woman's journey down a different path.

Following the lifecycle of romantic relationships, this textbook offers a fresh, diversity-infused introduction to relationship science.

Your favorite long-term client tells you they want to open up their relationship. Are you ready to help them? This groundbreaking guide to consensual nonmonogamy offers a reading experience that feels like consulting with a trusted advisor. Martha Kauppi equips you with the skills to be a true ally to clients who want to explore polyamory. Learn from the expert who trains experts as she debunks myths and shares the exact tools she uses with her own clients. Flip to any chapter for an understanding of what is possible, where things break down and why, and how to help. You’ll learn how to conceptualize complicated relational dynamics in a way that leads to effective treatment, and how to identify and disrupt maladaptive relational patterns without perpetuating negative cultural bias. A must-read for anyone looking for a framework to simplify the complexities of polyamory.

‘A MODERN MANUAL FOR ACING ALL SOCIAL INTERACTIONS THAT WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO HANDLE THE TRICKIEST OF PEOPLE AND SITUATIONS' THOMAS ERIKSON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SURROUNDED BY IDIOTS Discover the tools to identify healthy and toxic behaviours in all areas of life and separate the red flags from the green, from TikTok psychologist Dr Ali Fenwick --- CRACK THE BEHAVIOURAL CODE BEHIND EVERYDAY DRAMA Is there a situation(ship) you can’t find your way out of? Do you wish you could spot toxic friendships from afar? Or maybe you feel like you’ve had enough of some people, but struggle to set boundaries? From gaslighting crushes and pushy parents to bosses that take credit for your work, Red Flags, Green Flags will transform how you interpret and handle any situation, leading you straight into a fuss-free existence. An internationally renowned psychologist and behavioural expert Dr Ali Fenwick is here to guide you through the most crucial red and green flags – unhealthy and healthy social conduct – and equip you with the psychological explanation behind each one. Improve your emotional intelligence and learn how to understand your own needs and expectations when it comes to relationship building.