Today, we're talking about honesty, and what makes it difficult to be honest with a partner. We all have difficulty with being honest sometimes, whether it's sharing a negative opinion about something or disclosing information about other partnerships. We're going to go over some of the research about what sometimes stops us from being honest in our relationships, and share some tools that can help you feel more comfortable being vulnerable and honest with people you love.

One of the most searched relationship questions online is "Is it normal to have doubts about my relationship?" On today's episode, we're exploring that topic, asking is it normal? Why do we have doubts about our relationships? How can we tell the difference between doubts that stem from insecurities versus doubts that are a sign of more serious issues? We're going to discuss some research, and as always, some actionable tools to help when you're having these types of doubts.

Is it possible to cheat in a non-monogamous relationship? We're discussing this question and a whole lot more during this week's episode on infidelity and non-monogamy.

This week's episode is all about the Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord! We're discussing its history and creation, its significance, and how you can use it in your relationships even if you don't identify as a relationship anarchist.

This week's episode is all about relationship maintenance, or what we can do to ensure our relationships are as positive and fulfilling as possible for everyone involved. We're going to discuss this, as well as what kinds of maintenance are best to do, in this episode.

The concept of chosen family emerged not too long ago, and in this episode we're exploring its origins, meaning, which communities use the term nowadays, and what legal protections there are or that can be taken for chosen family members.

As with many other things, approaching domestic violence and intimate partner violence within polyamorous relationships can sometimes require different approaches than is traditional. This week we're joined with Christy Croft, a violence prevention trainer who has over ten years of experience as a crisis hotline advocate, support group leader, and more. They have partnered with us this week to bring an inside perspective on how to address intimate partner violence in non-monogamous relationships.

Thinking of opening up your relationship? If you're having doubts, listen to our advice about what measures you can take when you're unsure about becoming non-monogamous!

Do you and your partner or partners have regular date nights worked into your routine? We're going to explore why it's important to take time to schedule dates with partners to maintain a healthy connection, and some statistics on relationship success rates for couples who take the time to have regular dates.

Have you gone to the repair SHOP? We've talked about how to disagree effectively and what to do during arguments, but what about afterwards, or with subjects that repeatedly come up in disagreements? Try the SHOP acronym: Stories, History, Ownership, and Prevention.