Making Polyamory Work

Libby introduces a new season of Making Polyamory Work with a very personal reflection on belonging, fitting in, values and integrity.

Libby and Catherine of Expansive Connection answer a listener question about coming out to older kids.

https://www.expansiveconnection.com/

https://www.expansiveconnection.com/enm

https://www.instagram.com/expansive.connection.coaching/

Libby reviews some of the biggest challenges that can show up around the holiday season when you're non-monogamous and how to navigate them without exploding an already stressful season.

LIbby talks about how important it is to talk about fears with our partners. How we respond when our partner shares a fear with us can make a tremendous difference in how we tend to them and ourselves.

Libby describes the phenomenon known as New Information Shock and how to handle it when you encounter it in your relationships.

If you want to make a good repair, there's one step that Libby wishes people prioritized more.

Mia Mingus - The Four Parts of Accountability & How To Give A Genuine Apology: https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2019/12/18/how-to-give-a-good-apology-part-1-the-four-parts-of-accountability/ 

Repair Episode: https://www.makingpolyamorywork.com/episodes/slow-down-to-break-up?rq=repair 

Are You Checking Out or Checking In?: https://www.makingpolyamorywork.com/episodes/are-you-checking-in-or-checking-out?rq=checking 

Taming Your Whoosh: https://www.makingpolyamorywork.com/episodes/taming-your-whoosh 

Dan Siegel Integrated Brain: https://www.successpodcast.com/show-notes/2019/1/9/the-simple-20-minute-exercise-that-rewires-your-brain-for-happiness-with-dr-dan-siegel

One tool that might help you with rocking-the-boat type conversations.

Libby talks about why she likes agreements, what purpose they serve in relationships, and some things to watch out for when making them with your partners.

Why Predicting Future feelings is So Difficult: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200825-why-predicting-our-future-feelings-is-so-difficult

Libby speaks about the Relationship Escalator, and talks about some ways she has found to step off it.

Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator: https://offescalator.com/ 

Solo Poly: https://solopoly.net/

Libby is joined by Multiamory's Dedeker Winston to answer a listener who asks two questions: How do I know if I'm polyamorous? And, how should I go about dating if I'm not sure?

Dedeker Winston: https://www.dedekerwinston.com/ 

Multiamory: https://www.multiamory.com/ 

Kathy Labriola's Jealousy Workbook: https://bookshop.org/books/the-jealousy-workbook-exercises-and-insights-for-managing-open-relationships/9780937609637