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50 Questions to Ask Before Opening Your Relationship
Conversation Starters for Couples Exploring Ethical Nonmonogamy
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Navigate the complexities of ethical nonmonogamy with clarity and confidence with this essential guide from clinical psychologist and non-traditional relationships expert Dr. Rachael Meir. More and more people are considering exploring relationship structures other than monogamy. Whether it's for the thrill of new experiences, a desire...
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50 Questions to Ask Before Opening Your Relationship is a smart, approachable book of conversation starters for people interested in exploring polyamory and other non-traditional relationships.
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Navigate the complexities of ethical nonmonogamy with clarity and confidence with this essential guide from clinical psychologist and non-traditional relationships expert Dr. Rachael Meir.
More and more people are considering exploring relationship structures other than monogamy. Whether it's for the thrill of new experiences, a desire to explore the depths of your sexuality, or a pursuit of personal and relational growth, nonmonogamy can be highly rewarding and enticing. But it can also come with challenges. In this book, Dr. Rachael Meir helps you process those challenges upfront with 50 carefully crafted questions to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and expectations with honesty, curiosity, and an open mind.
Under her expert guidance, you will:
- Discover Your Motivations: Uncover the true reasons behind your desire to open your relationship and ensure you're taking this step for the right reasons.
- Evaluate the Health of Your Existing Relationship: Assess the strength and stability of your current relationship to create a solid foundation for nonmonogamy.
- Enhance Communication Skills: Develop the essential skills for clear, honest, and effective communication, setting the stage for successful and fulfilling open relationships.
- Identify Growth Opportunities: Recognize areas where you can improve emotional regulation and personal development to support your nonmonogamous journey.
Each question is accompanied by additional context and gentle prompting to help guide you and your partner through the essential conversations that support a successful transition.
Whether you're single or partnered, taking the first step in your ENM life, or looking to deepen your existing nonmonogamous practices, 50 Questions to Ask Before Opening Your Relationship is your trusted companion for a fulfilling and ethical nonmonogamous life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780760396476
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 August 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Fair Winds Press
Illustration: 55 color illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 372g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Dr. Rachael Meir is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Clinical Sexuality Coach with over 15 years of experience in the field. She earned her PsyD (Doctorate of Psychology) from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and BA from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. Meir is sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, BDSM/kink aware and she specializes in ethical/consensual non-monogamy, including swinging, open relationships, polyamory, and other alternative relationships and lifestyles. As a bisexual woman living in a polyamorous triad relationship herself, she is dedicated to helping people navigate the challenges of opening their relationships and successfully sustaining multiple sexual and romantic partnerships.
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