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Navigating Ethical Non Monogamy - Clearing Boundaries, Agreements, and Rules for Respectful Relation

This episode is about ethical non-monogamy and the importance of clear boundaries, agreements, and rules in relationships. The host distinguishes the three concepts and explains how they serve different purposes in ensuring mutual respect and security in all parties involved. The importance of open and honest communication is highlighted, as well as the need for negotiation when a third party is involved. Punishing partners for past mistakes is discouraged as it does not contribute to building healthy relationships. Finally, the host cautions against using rules, which can create power imbalances and restrict behavior. References used for this podcast are as follows: "The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities" is a book written by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy and published by Celestial Arts in 2009. Another book on ethical non-monogamy is "More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory" by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert, which was published by Thorntree Press in 2014. In an article published on Psychology Today on December 9, 2020, titled "How to Create a Relationship Agreement That Works for You," Eva Taylor Grant offers tips for negotiating relationship agreements that are customized to each individual's needs. The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom provides a resource on their website called "Polyamory Basics," which can be found at ncsfreedom.org. A blog post on Psychology Today by Frankie Bashan titled "Polyamory: A Practical Guide" provides advice on communication, boundary-setting, and other aspects of polyamorous relationships. Finally, Meera Solanki Estrada wrote an article for HuffPost called "Polyamorous Relationships: A Definition of Polyamory, How It Works And Why It's Not All About Sex" which explores common misconceptions about non-monogamy and offers an introduction to the concept of polyamory. To conclude, establishing boundaries, agreements, and rules is essential for maintaining respectful and healthy relationships, particularly in the context of ethically non-monogamous relationships. It's critical to understand the distinctions between each of these concepts to avoid misunderstandings, respect personal limits, and negotiate mutual agreements that work for everyone involved. Remember, boundaries are personal limits, agreements are mutual understandings, and rules are external guidelines that should be avoided. The following podcast will discuss navigating toxic relationships and rebuilding trust, so stay tuned. Thank you for listening, and until next time, stay safe, stay respectful, and keep exploring your relationships.