10 Tips for Successfully Opening Up
Solid advice for transitioning from monogamy to polyamory.
People discover and explore polyamory in innumerable ways. Within these ways, there are two basic starting points. My journey into polyamory began when my marriage ended, so I’ve had the luxury of exploring on my own and then with a partner who was already polyamorous when we met.
Many polyamorous people take the other path: they figure out they are polyamorous or interested in exploring while in a relationship with a monogamous partner. While this can be a difficult transition, it’s doable for many couples. Finding a starting point can be daunting when all you know is that you’re having feelings you aren’t sure what to do with. If you’re interested in opening up your relationship, here are some tips for how to do it in a way that works.
Start from a healthy place.
The best, most solid open relationships always start from a place of strength. If you’re having problems or experiencing a rough patch in your relationship, it’s best to address those things before diving into a huge change like opening up. Polyamory is not a solution, and though it is full of joy for so many people, it is also challenging. If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner already, turning away from each other to…
