"Poly has taught me how to communicate honestly and kindly, and I've learned how to ask for exactly what I want and never ...
Unlike emperor penguins and prairie voles, humans aren’t biologically programmed to be monogamous. Throughout history, most human societies (like most of the animal kingdom) have practiced some form ...
Summer is heating up, and love—or at least lust—is in the air. However, love is no longer the “until death do us part” variety, according to a recent Hims survey. A majority of men (64%) and women (57 ...
I didn’t hear the term "open relationship" until I was in my early 20s. Coming from a fairly sheltered millennial existence — at my school, Katy Perry’s "I Kissed A Girl" had been considered edgy — I ...
Rochelle Siemienowicz hid her affair from her partner David for 10 months, but when she finally got the courage to tell him she was surprised by his reaction.
From stronger bonds to painful breakups, real couples share what unfolded after they decided to go open — and the outcomes are anything but predictable.
You might have seen the letters ENM (meaning: ethical non-monogamy) when scrolling through the likes of Hinge and Feeld, but how often does the concept actually come up in conversation IRL? Well, ...
While offering excitement, freedom, and growth opportunities, open relationships can also present significant challenges. Navigating these requires careful preparation, clear communication, and mutual ...
People who take longer to open up in relationships usually have distinct traits, like a high sense of self-awareness and a ...
The rise of open relationships and open marriages means people have far more options nowadays when it comes to rough patches with their partners. But these looser relationship structures can cause ...