The anxious person's guide to non-monogamy : your guide to open relationships, polyamory and letting go / Lola Phoenix ; foreword by Kathy G. Slaughter, LCSW.
Material type:
TextPublisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022Description: 206 pages ; 22 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781839972133
- 1839972130
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Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 306.8423 P574 | Checked out | slight staining noted 3/5/24 | 08/08/2024 | 33111011043359 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
'Invaluable' RACHEL KRAMER BUSSEL
'Refreshingly honest, comprehensive and realistic' MEG-JOHN BARKER
Embarking on a non-monogamous relationship can be a daunting experience, opening old wounds that cause anxiety, fear and confusion, something Lola Phoenix knows about all too well.
In this all-you-need-to-know guide to exploring non-monogamy, polyamory and open relationships, Lola draws upon their years of experience in giving advice and being non-monogamous to provide guidance for every stage of your journey, helping you to prioritise your mental health and well being along the way.
Beginning with advice on starting out - such as finding your anchor, figuring out your personal reasons for pursuing non-monogamy, challenging your fears and practicing self-compassion - the book proceeds to cover the emotional aspects of non-monogamous relationships, including dealing with jealousy and judgement, managing anxiety and maintaining independence, as well as practical elements such as scheduling your time, negotiating boundaries and managing your expectations, all accompanied with activities for further exploration.
Whether you are new to non-monogamy, or have been non-monogamous for years, this insightful and empowering book will provide you with the emotional tools you will need to live a happy non-monogamous life.
Includes bibliographical references (page 199) and index.
"Embarking on non-monogamous relationships can be daunting experience, opening old wounds that cause anxiety, fear and confusion -- something Lola Phoenix knows about all too well."--Page [4] of cover.
What will you need? -- Find your anchor -- Note your reasoning -- Challenge your fears -- Actualizing your needs -- What will you hear or read? -- Jealousy -- Independence -- Problems with communities -- Crabs in buckets -- What will you do? -- Scheduling and time -- Emergencies -- Check-ins and check-ups -- What might you feel? -- Unexpected bumps -- Metamours and boundaries -- Comparison and compersion -- Pros and cons.