Let’s face it. Money matters. Say what you will, but money is often the crux of all relationships. When money is mismanaged, or it’s flow isn’t transparent, people become emotional. Sometimes, that emotion derives from a rightful place, other times, it’s a result of paranoia. Some open relationships can present challenges to the financial dynamic.…

Are you considering what happens when raising kids in a less traditional relationship? Are you in a polyamorous relationship, or more popularly known, open relationship, and have kids? Or want kids? Being a caring parent and being in an open relationship don’t need to be separated. It happens all the time. But the uniqueness, less-traversed…

It’s happened. You’ve decided to pursue an open relationship. You’ve read all about the benefits of an open relationship and you’re partner is happily onboard. But alas, what’s next? If you’re here (and you are), the “what’s next” is an open relationship online community such as ours, or others. You’re about to embark on an…

There’s no more influential pillar of an open relationship than that of communication. If communication is rocky, treacherous, or non-existent, the open relationship likely fails. To be fair, communication is the primary driver of any relationship’s success. We are humans, thus, sophisticated communication of feelings and desires create or break down any type of relationship.…

Open relationships are growing in popularity. With more and more couples and singles turning to open relationships for their benefits, the need for education on the subject is rising. This is because mo’ people often leads to mo’ problems, at least in the interim period when things are fresh and vibrant, shiny and new. When…

If you’re reading this (and, you are), you’re at minimum entertaining the idea of an open relationship. Maybe you’ve found your marriage or relationship on the rocks. Maybe you’ve tried monogamy unsuccessful in what feels like a bad pattern. Maybe deep down, you simply know monogamy isn’t your thing. Now you want to know if…

There’s nothing better than the newness of a dating relationship. Such feelings are amplified in an open relationship. There’s the thrill, freedom, and exploration potential that makes it all so exhilarating. But open relationships present challenges as any relationship does. Just because the construct of the relationship is different doesn’t mean it’s without its hurdles.…

Going on a first date is often an exciting, but equally stressful adventure. However, when were a part of an open relationship, polyamorous culture, there’s added gravity to the situation. Given that polyamory and open relationship dating isn’t completely mainstream (at least, yet), it can serve as an obstacle if pitched incorrectly. So how do…