95. An Exploration of Non-monogamy and Open Relationships with Rachel Wright

In this episode we discuss:

• How Rachel came to understand her sexuality

• Things to consider when looking for a therapist open to non-monogamy

• Navigating feelings of jealousy, FOMO and fear of doing something wrong

• Tips to help with how to think about non-monogamy

• Books suggested are The Ethical Slut and  Polysecure

• Questions to Ask Yourself:

  In your past, have you ever felt romantic love for more than one person at the same time?

  How do you define the word commitment?

  What do I want in my romantic and or sexual life?

  Am I open to multiple romantic relationships?

  Am I open to multiple sexual relationships?

  Do I want those to overlap?

  If I want more than 1 partner, what degree of closeness and intimacy do I want in those relationships?

  Have I ever felt the desire to explore a relationship more freely?

  If you are in a romantic relationship, is your desire for other relationships coming from dissatisfaction or lack of happiness in your current relationship, and, because you want to explore more?

• The difference between being dissatisfied in a relationship and wanting to open your relationship, and wanting to open your relationship because you want more

  Rachel Wright

  Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com

  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewright_rachel/@thewright_rachel

  This episode is for informational purposes only.

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