In this episode, I’m talking to Michael Dale Kimmel about open relationships.
Michael has been a therapist since 1971 and a relationship therapist for many of his professional years. Having helped many couples and especially gay couples over the last decades, he really knows all the ins and outs of open relationships.
This is part two of a mini-series about monogamy, infidelity, cheating, and possible alternatives to traditional relationships. If you haven’t listened to episode one of this series, search my channel for an episode called “Why do people cheat” and listen to that episode first. That’ll give you the full picture.
More about Michael
Born in North Western Ohio, Michael is now running his own therapeutic practice in San Diego, California. After a colorful period in Europe and Egypt, he moved back to the States where he earned a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology while interning for “Sesame Street” in New York City.
Michael has since earned additional degrees and certifications in Clinical Social Work, Personnel and Group Development, Somatic Relational Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Bioenergetic Analysis.
A true inspiration when it comes to lifelong learning!
Next to his therapeutic work, Michael has published a book called “The Gay Man's Guide to Open and Monogamous Marriage” which offers all couples an easy-to-follow, practical framework that they can use to create, adjust and structure their relationship/marriage. Since its publication in 2017, the book has frequently been on Amazon’s List of “Best-Selling Relationship Books”. Here’s the link for you to order this book.
Michael Dale Kimmel is currently working on his next book called “A Gay Man’s Guide to aging well”. Subscribe to Michael’s newsletter to be notified as soon as the book is published. Here’s the link to subscribe.
Last but definitely not least: Michael offers psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching via Zoom. For you individually or you and your partner, depending on what you need right now.
And one of the upsides of the pandemic is that Zoom makes it possible for you to be Michael’s client from wherever you are. As long as you’re willing to meet him during California time business hours. All of Michael’s contacts are on his website lifebeyondtherapy.com.
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