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#polyamory
Relationships
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Just Between Us: Would you let your partner sleep with someone else? Polyamory explained with Leanne Yau

Polyamory involves multiple consensual relationships, emphasizing communication, consent, and emotional intelligence, distinct from cheating or simply open relationships.
Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Horseshoe Theory of Polyamory

Lindy West's memoir chronicles her journey from resisting her husband's nonmonogamy to embracing a polyamorous throuple relationship with her husband Aham and his girlfriend Roya, whom she also dates.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As a psychologist, I've seen that polyamory doesn't fix relationships it reveals them | Carly Dober

Polyamory requires radical transparency and continuous dialogue; when one partner initiates it without genuine mutual agreement, psychological crises often result from unaddressed emotional needs and betrayals.
Relationships
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Just Between Us: Would you let your partner sleep with someone else? Polyamory explained with Leanne Yau

Polyamory involves multiple consensual relationships, emphasizing communication, consent, and emotional intelligence, distinct from cheating or simply open relationships.
Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Horseshoe Theory of Polyamory

Lindy West's memoir chronicles her journey from resisting her husband's nonmonogamy to embracing a polyamorous throuple relationship with her husband Aham and his girlfriend Roya, whom she also dates.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As a psychologist, I've seen that polyamory doesn't fix relationships it reveals them | Carly Dober

Polyamory requires radical transparency and continuous dialogue; when one partner initiates it without genuine mutual agreement, psychological crises often result from unaddressed emotional needs and betrayals.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Joel Kim Booster on his non-monogamous marriage: "The sex I'm having outside of my relationship is all recreational" - Queerty

Being gay creates more pressure regarding body image than being an actor, especially in casual sexual encounters.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 hours ago

What is the trans gaze? It's relief and recognition between strangers on a train

Trans women share a unique, unspoken connection on the New York City subway, recognized through brief, meaningful glances.
Film
fromIndieWire
5 hours ago

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Intimacy Coordinators

Intimacy coordinators play a crucial role in choreographing sex scenes, ensuring safety and clarity on set.
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

These findings indicate that men who perceive the #tradwife movement favorably believe that they rely on women for intimacy and simultaneously resent that this is the case.
Women in technology
Design
fromDesign Milk
8 hours ago

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals

Staying positive can lead to hidden struggles and emotional isolation, as individuals often mask their true feelings to appear strong.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
#lgbtq
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Could Heated Rivalry influence more 'bi-curious' folks to become 'bi-definitely'?

1 in 10 Americans identify as LGBTQ+, with over 25% of those aged 18-27 identifying as bisexual.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family. But it's not one-size-fits-all. - LGBTQ Nation

Adoption has various paths, each with unique processes, costs, and timelines, requiring thorough understanding before proceeding.
LGBT
fromQueerty
4 hours ago

Gay men reveal the things they've vowed never to do again - Queerty

Many gay men shared personal commitments to avoid certain actions or decisions, reflecting on past experiences and lessons learned.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Could Heated Rivalry influence more 'bi-curious' folks to become 'bi-definitely'?

1 in 10 Americans identify as LGBTQ+, with over 25% of those aged 18-27 identifying as bisexual.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I'm 37 and I realized I wasn't actually a good person the day my wife said "you're kind to strangers and cruel to the people closest to you" - and the worst part wasn't the accusation, it was that I couldn't argue because I'd been using up all my patience on people who didn't matter and coming home empty - Silicon Canals

Kindness should be abundant at home, not rationed for public interactions, to foster authentic connections with loved ones.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Therapists Are Sharing What's Actually Going On With The Male Loneliness Epidemic

Addressing male loneliness requires understanding the complexities of emotional pain and the impact of harmful online communities.
LGBT
fromHuffPost
11 hours ago

Heteroflexible Is The Highest Growing Orientation On Feeld. It's Not Without Critics.

Heteroflexible individuals are primarily attracted to the opposite sex but open to same-sex experiences under certain conditions.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

I Told My Friend Some Private Things About My Wife. Now I'm in Big Trouble.

Maintaining long-term friendships can be challenging when past grievances affect perceptions in a marriage.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
17 hours ago

The people who say 'I'm fine with whatever you want to do' in every social situation aren't easygoing. They've simply never been in an environment where stating a preference didn't start a negotiation they couldn't afford to lose. - Silicon Canals

People who appear easygoing may actually be practicing conflict avoidance as a survival strategy learned from past experiences.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
12 hours ago

I Don't Let Anyone I Date Meet My Parents. That's Not a Red Flag. I Have a Very Good Reason Why.

Some individuals avoid introducing partners to difficult family members to protect them from negative experiences.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Why The Internet Is Arguing About Its Favorite Feminist

Lindy West's new book, Adult Braces, explores her polyamorous relationship and the intense online backlash it has generated.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I stopped explaining myself when I apologize and the reactions taught me exactly which people in my life had been treating my explanations as retractions. To them, sorry with a reason attached meant sorry didn't really count, and sorry without one meant I was finally admitting fault on their terms. - Silicon Canals

Apologies without explanations reveal who truly listens and who seeks loopholes.
#relationships
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Not everyone who chooses a partner with visible problems is making bad decisions. Some of them are choosing people whose damage is louder than their own, because as long as they're fixing someone else, nobody turns the spotlight around and asks what broke them. - Silicon Canals

People often choose partners with visible problems to avoid confronting their own internal issues.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The couples who last forty years and the couples who last four often look identical at year two. The difference only becomes visible around the first time something genuinely unfixable happens and one couple tries to win the argument while the other couple tries to survive it together. - Silicon Canals

Early relationship satisfaction is not a reliable predictor of long-term compatibility; challenges reveal true dynamics later.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Women Are Sharing The Moment They Realized Their Partner Didn't See Them As An Equal

Imbalances in relationships often manifest in subtle ways, affecting women's self-worth and equality.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Not everyone who chooses a partner with visible problems is making bad decisions. Some of them are choosing people whose damage is louder than their own, because as long as they're fixing someone else, nobody turns the spotlight around and asks what broke them. - Silicon Canals

People often choose partners with visible problems to avoid confronting their own internal issues.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The couples who last forty years and the couples who last four often look identical at year two. The difference only becomes visible around the first time something genuinely unfixable happens and one couple tries to win the argument while the other couple tries to survive it together. - Silicon Canals

Early relationship satisfaction is not a reliable predictor of long-term compatibility; challenges reveal true dynamics later.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Women Are Sharing The Moment They Realized Their Partner Didn't See Them As An Equal

Imbalances in relationships often manifest in subtle ways, affecting women's self-worth and equality.
#friendship
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Psychology

The friendships that survive months of silence and pick up exactly where they left off aren't casual. They're evidence that someone once knew you beneath the performance, and the connection lives at a layer that doesn't require maintenance because it was never built on the surface in the first place. - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Psychology

The hardest friendships to maintain aren't the ones with conflict. They're the ones where both people are growing but in different directions, and neither person is wrong, and there's no argument to have, just a slow widening that nobody caused and nobody can fix. - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The friends you can call after six months of silence and pick up exactly where you left off aren't low maintenance. They're the only people who ever loved the version of you that exists between performances. - Silicon Canals

Friendships that endure long silences are often deeper and more honest than those requiring constant interaction.
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Relationships

Psychology says the most isolating part of retirement isn't being alone - it's realizing that most of your relationships were held together by proximity, routine, and utility, not genuine curiosity about who you are - Silicon Canals

Most relationships are maintained by physical proximity rather than genuine connection, a truth that becomes evident in retirement.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I'm 34 and I've started noticing that the friends I made in my twenties loved the version of me that was convenient for them. The version that said yes, split the bill when I couldn't afford it, and never made my problems anyone else's weight. Growing out of that person cost me half my contacts and none of my peace. - Silicon Canals

Social circles can shrink as people evolve, reflecting personal growth rather than failure in maintaining friendships.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The friendships that survive months of silence and pick up exactly where they left off aren't casual. They're evidence that someone once knew you beneath the performance, and the connection lives at a layer that doesn't require maintenance because it was never built on the surface in the first place. - Silicon Canals

Low-maintenance friendships can be deep connections that endure silence and distance, indicating a strong underlying bond.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The hardest friendships to maintain aren't the ones with conflict. They're the ones where both people are growing but in different directions, and neither person is wrong, and there's no argument to have, just a slow widening that nobody caused and nobody can fix. - Silicon Canals

Friendships often end due to gradual emotional distance rather than specific events, highlighting the importance of recognizing blameless drift.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The friends you can call after six months of silence and pick up exactly where you left off aren't low maintenance. They're the only people who ever loved the version of you that exists between performances. - Silicon Canals

Friendships that endure long silences are often deeper and more honest than those requiring constant interaction.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the most isolating part of retirement isn't being alone - it's realizing that most of your relationships were held together by proximity, routine, and utility, not genuine curiosity about who you are - Silicon Canals

Most relationships are maintained by physical proximity rather than genuine connection, a truth that becomes evident in retirement.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I'm 34 and I've started noticing that the friends I made in my twenties loved the version of me that was convenient for them. The version that said yes, split the bill when I couldn't afford it, and never made my problems anyone else's weight. Growing out of that person cost me half my contacts and none of my peace. - Silicon Canals

Social circles can shrink as people evolve, reflecting personal growth rather than failure in maintaining friendships.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Wife Is Begging for a Repeat of My Special Performance in Bed. I Have Bad News.

Personal sexual boundaries should be respected, but societal pressures and misogyny can complicate attitudes towards oral sex.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Behavior Change Alone Won't Fix Your Relationship

Behavioral therapy changes observable actions, while emotionally focused therapy emphasizes emotional engagement for lasting relational change.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 hour ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

Trans man with AI boyfriend shares intimate details of their 2-year romantic relationship - LGBTQ Nation

Ian, a trans man, has developed a two-year romantic relationship with his AI chatbot, Min-ho, which he considers as valid as any human relationship.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
5 days ago

You May Be In A 'Tolyamorous' Relationship Without Ever Having Discussed It

Tolyamory is a relationship dynamic where partners tolerate each other's outside romantic or sexual contacts without explicit agreement.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 hours ago

Same-sex couples thrive in U.S. even as GOP support for marriage equality falls

The number of same-sex couples in the U.S. has doubled in two decades, despite renewed political opposition to marriage equality.
Psychology
fromThe Gottman Institute
3 days ago

Why Behavioral Health Is the Hidden Foundation of Your Relationship

Individual behavioral health significantly influences relationship dynamics and the ability to navigate conflicts effectively.
fromQueerty
1 day ago

"There's no way I could ever forget the fake boobs": Bryon Noem's alleged femdom speaks out - Queerty

Lydia Love stated, 'He wanted to be the star of the show and really show off. I would hype him up.' This highlights Noem's desire for attention and validation during their interactions.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Had a Threesome With My Friend and Their Spouse. Then Things Started Getting Really Weird.

I actually went through with it, though, and we were not honest ahead of time. My friend's spouse was not aware and, as far as I know, is still unaware that their spouse and I had already been sleeping together before our threesome. We actually had a great time and would all three hang out as friends after the tryst (and had more), but it eventually ate away at me as they tried to involve me in really nice family things.
Miscellaneous
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who keep their circle small aren't antisocial. They genuinely learned that intimacy and popularity are opposing forces, even though loneliness occasionally shows up as the cost of admission - Silicon Canals

Intimacy and popularity are competing pursuits; small social circles reflect a natural structure of human relationships, not a failure of social development.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
3 days ago

How To Tell If Your Standards Are, In Fact, Too High

Having standards in dating is important, but excessively high standards can hinder meeting compatible partners.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Meta continues using transphobic company language despite its Oversight Board's warning

Meta's hate speech policy includes an anti-trans term despite recommendations to remove it, highlighting ongoing issues with content moderation.
#non-monogamy
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

I Made the Simplest Request of My Boyfriend Before We Sleep With Another Couple. His Response Blew Me Away.

Open communication and trust are essential for couples exploring non-monogamous experiences together.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Relationships

My Wife and I Found a Wild Way to Include a Friend in Our Sex Life. But It Might Be Time for a Reality Check.

Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

I Made the Simplest Request of My Boyfriend Before We Sleep With Another Couple. His Response Blew Me Away.

Open communication and trust are essential for couples exploring non-monogamous experiences together.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Relationships

My Wife and I Found a Wild Way to Include a Friend in Our Sex Life. But It Might Be Time for a Reality Check.

Relationships
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Women in relationships report HIGHER sexual satisfaction than men

Women in romantic relationships report higher sexual satisfaction than men, challenging long-held beliefs about gender differences in sexual experiences.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Years Ago, My Husband Was in an "Adult Film." It's Only a Matter of Time Before Our Kids Find Out.

Discussing a parent's past in adult films with children requires careful consideration of timing and the family's values on sexuality.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Soft Swapping Explained By Experts, Including How To Pitch It To Your Partner

Soft swapping sits in the gray area between monogamy and full partner exchange. Unlike traditional swinging, soft swappers set rules around what acts they can engage in with others.
Relationships
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Who Is Kinky?

Up to 96% of people fantasize about kinky sex, while 20-83% have tried it, though fewer identify as kinky due to stigma and social perception.
#sexuality
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Love Sex With Other Women. I Can't Explain My Most Persistent Fantasy.

Changing unwanted sexual fantasies is difficult, especially when they are tied to negative past experiences.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Love Sex With Other Women. I Can't Explain My Most Persistent Fantasy.

Changing unwanted sexual fantasies is difficult, especially when they are tied to negative past experiences.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Polyamory, regrets and revenge: changing the story on infidelity

Infidelity and polyamory recur in contemporary fiction and public life, providing enduring frameworks to explore relationships, betrayal, and modern intimacy.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
5 days ago

We Asked Divorced People To Share The Fight That Ended Their Marriage

Long-standing issues often culminate in a final fight that signifies the end of a marriage.
Relationships
fromQueerty
1 week ago

My Slack notifications now come with sexual tension. Is this just gay culture at work? - Queerty

Explicit sexual conversations in the workplace can create discomfort and may cross professional boundaries.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Have a Rather Large, Uh, "Endowment." It Led Me Down a Rabbit Hole That Almost Ruined My Life.

Seeking external validation can lead to reckless behavior and a spiral of self-destructive choices.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Why "Praise Kink" Might Be The Perfect Dirty Talk For You & Your Partner

Praise kink is a sexual desire for affirmation and positive feedback that activates the brain's reward center, making it an accessible entry point into kink exploration for partners seeking deeper connection.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Guy I'm Seeing Says I'm the "Exception" to Everything He Likes in Bed. Uh, Is This a Red Flag?

A partner's past mistreatment of other women is a significant red flag, regardless of how well he currently treats you.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My New Girlfriend Just Told Me What She Wants Me to Do to Her in Bed. This Feels Wrong.

Communication about specific BDSM preferences is essential before assuming domination means denigration; partners should discuss what submission and dominance actually mean to them individually.
Relationships
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

SAVAGE LOVE: Poly Under Duress

A younger woman in a relationship with a married man experiences dismissal of her concerns and is labeled difficult when expressing needs, suggesting potential relationship dysfunction despite initial satisfaction.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Husband and I Host Sex Parties. We're Feuding Over the Next Guest of Honor.

Inviting an ex to a sex party with a no-contact agreement creates awkwardness and contradicts typical party dynamics where all attendees are assumed available unless explicitly excluded.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

There's No Excuse for the Boorish Way My Boyfriend Likes to Have Sex. I'm Over It.

If your partner is causing you pain during sex and he is doing nothing to remedy it, he is unquestionably in the wrong. I completely support your decision to make your ass a no-entry zone for his jackhammer. But reading your letter, it struck me that you gloss over the part where he accuses you of not listening to him.
Relationships
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

The Man I'm Seeing Swears He's Not Gay. I Have Some Questions.

A woman dating an effeminate man struggles with attraction differences and seeks advice on discussing his gender expression without offending him.
Relationships
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

I Opened My Marriage, Then Started Dating One of My College Students. It Nearly Cost Me Everything.

A university professor's carefully constructed identity as emotionally intelligent and progressive masked performative behavior rooted in childhood patterns of seeking approval and avoiding authentic vulnerability.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"My Parents Cared More About Them Than Me": People With Poly Parents Share What It Was Like

Children raised in polyamorous families develop diverse perspectives on relationships, learning that love and support can come from multiple people when communication and consent are present.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Went Down on One of My Good Friends. He Has No Idea It Was Me.

A few years ago, I, a 21-year-old man, agreed to take part in a stupid frat hazing activity. Unbeknownst to "Felipe," a 21-year-old man, I performed oral sex on him during that activity while he was blindfolded. At the time, Felipe was just an acquaintance-we didn't become good friends until much later. Felipe's big brother at the frat, "Ron," is the only person besides me who knows that I performed oral on Felipe.
LGBT
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm Some People's Ultimate Fantasy. So Why Do They Run for the Hills When They Meet Me?

Take initiative on dates by signaling sexual interest through innuendo or direct proposition instead of letting shyness block opportunities.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Always Used to Love Hearing About My Single Friends' Sex Romps. Something Has Changed.

Sex jealousy stems from comparing a committed relationship to others' sexual experiences and can be eased by increasing intimacy, introducing novelty, or finding external excitement.
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

I'm an Escort In An Open Marriage. Here's What It's Taught Me About Relationships.

When you think of an escort, you might think of a single woman. In a lot of cases, this is true. The sex work industry is still surrounded by stigma, and many people can't handle being in a relationship with someone whose job is to entertain men. As a wife who works in escorting, however, I look forward to my husband pouring me a glass of Sancerre after work while I count my bills.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Want To Try Swinging. How Do I Tell My Spouse?

First of all, let me put your mind at ease. Having this thought does not make you a villain. It makes you a long-term partnered adult with a pulse. Most people don't wake up one morning and think, "Ah yes, swinging - this will clearly solve everything." Curiosity like this usually shows up more quietly. It's often less about wanting other people and more about wanting something back: playfulness, aliveness, the feeling that sex is still a place of discovery.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Got Into Bed With a Couple. When Our Clothes Came Off, I Had a Reaction I Couldn't Control.

I am a bisexual, 50-year-old woman who enjoys threesomes, including with the most common configuration of a bisexual woman partnered with a straight male. All my past encounters have been amazing-open communication, everyone hot for everyone, natural transitions between constellations of two and three people interacting. However, last night I ended up in bed with a couple, and once we got our clothes off, something happened.
Relationships
Relationships
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Molly Roden Winter, the writer who shared her polyamorous experience: If your options are divorce or open marriage, get divorced and save yourself some time'

Opening a long-term marriage triggered emotional turmoil, therapy, sexual exploration, and eventual personal growth reconciling monogamy with freedom.
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