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A clear breakdown of polyamory for beginners and the newly polyamorousPolyamory 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. Learn about primary partners, secondary partners, metamours, and polyculesDiscover how polyamorous relationships function, and how to co-create the right form for you and your partnersUnderstand the universality of jealousy and learn how to deal with it constructivelyGet insights into centering consent, dating as a poly person, coming out poly, multi-gender and multi-sexuality polycules, parenting while poly, disability, aging, and more!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.
Jaime M. Grant, PhD is an activist, researcher, and coach with 30+ years of experience in women’s and LGBTQ+ issues. Grant runs her popular workshop, Desire Mapping, on college campuses and at conferences around the world. She is author of Great Sex: Mapping Your Desire and host of the Just Sex podcast (www.justsexpodcast.com).
Introduction 1Part 1: The Basics of Polyamory 5Chapter 1: Finding More Love, More Pleasure 7Chapter 2: Laying Out What Polyamory Is 15Chapter 3: Figuring Out Whether Poly Is Right for You 35Chapter 4: Discovering the Many Forms of Polyamory 55Part 2: Building Relational Skills for Polyamory 77Chapter 5: Understanding the Importance of Communication 79Chapter 6: Setting and Sustaining Healthy Boundaries 95Chapter 7: Identifying Attachment Styles and Building Trust 113Chapter 8: Surviving Trauma and Exploring Polyamory 135Part 3: Living Polyamory, Loving Polyamory 155Chapter 9: Creating Your Poly Family Agreements 157Chapter 10: Opening an Existing Monogamous Relationship 177Chapter 11: Coming Out Polyamorous 197Part 4: Dealing with Common Challenges 213Chapter 12: Coping with Jealousy 215Chapter 13: Recovering from Broken Trust 235Chapter 14: Parenting While Poly 253Chapter 15: Breaking Up Poly 267Chapter 16: Making Life Adjustments 275Part 5: The Part of Tens 289Chapter 17: Ten Myths Debunked about Polyamory 291Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Build Your Relational Skills 297Chapter 19: Ten (or So) Ways to Avoid or Address Jealousy 303Appendix A: Glossary 309Appendix B: Resources 317Index 321