In this episode, I describe the time we closed our relationship, after a difficult conversation on a beach in Latvia. I explore the tension between fear and desire, with what is basically a case study in me being a people-pleaser.

In 2024, my wife and I found out I’m not our daughter’s biological father. I tell the story of our open marriage, describing in forensic detail how we ended up in this unusual situation and pausing along the way to explore bigger topics around polyamory: conquering jealousy and relationship fear, balancing rules, trust and freedom, and managing communication with other people.

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[Music: “Known Unknowns” and “The High-Line” by Ned Stranger]

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