The Openlove101 Show

#13 - We read an article on the top 30 signs of a relationship comfort zone [how you’ll know when you’re comfortable with your partner(s)] and we discuss what we think. How many of these have you checked off the list? To learn more about open relationships, the lifestyle, and consensual non-monogamy, go to: https://openlove101.com

#12 - So it's been several months now in August and you may have your playdates still on hold. Then what can you do at this point if others aren't dating? Instead of focusing on the things we can't do, let's explore some of the things we can do! Let's talk about some options you have and what we've been doing. Clue - exploring a new fantasy would be a good one. To learn more about open relationships, the lifestyle, and consensual non-monogamy, go to: https://openlove101.com

#11 - First time having a threesome with your partner? Worried or nervous about how you’re going to react to seeing them with someone else? We know what that’s like because we’ve been in your shoes. In this episode, we explain how we felt having a threesome with each other as a couple for the first time. To learn more about open relationships, the lifestyle, and consensual non-monogamy, go to: https://openlove101.com

#10 - "How do you not lose intimacy in your relationship if you are giving so much intimacy to others?" That is the great question from our community that we'll be answering. Is intimacy limited? Does giving it to one person take away from another? Let's talk about it!

To learn more about open relationships, the lifestyle, and consensual non-monogamy, go to: https://openlove101.com

#9 - Open relationship dating can be stressful and nerve wrecking if you don't have a general framework. That's where the easy 3 Ps Approach comes into play to help you make your swinger lifestyle date a smashing success. The first P discusses the VERY important step that you and your partner should be taking with the couple you're going out with or else the "fun" playing part of the date can be a complete disaster with hurt feelings and your partner being upset with you. The second P goes into what to do when it comes to one of the more exciting aspects of open relationship dating. But rather than just diving into the pleasure, there's something unique here to pay attention to because most people overlook this when in fact it can bring you and your partner closer. The final P is actually our favorite and makes the entire open relationship dating worth it in our opinion. And no it's not the part where you get to have an orgasm (although that is a blast). This part is the final cherry on top where you and your partner can truly bond and build that connection that every couple craves in an open relationship. Curious about an open lifestyle with your partner? Let's explore it together! Read more about the swinging lifestyle - https://openlove101.com

#8 - Part 2 continuation of our last discussion about some myths (and realities) from one of our favorite books in our relationship library - "The Ethical Slut" by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton. Do any these sound familiar to you? Myth #4 - Loving someone makes it ok to control their behavior. Myth #5 - Jealousy is inevitable and impossible to overcome. Myth #6 - Outside marriage reduces intimacy in the primary relationship. Let's talk about (and shatter!) them.

#7 - Let's discuss some myths (and realities) from one of our favorite books in our relationship library - "The Ethical Slut" by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton. Do any these sound familiar to you? Myth #1 - Long term monogamous relationships are the only relationships. Myth #2 - Romantic love is the only real love. Myth #3 - Sexual desire is a destructive force. Let's talk about (and shatter!) them.

#6 - Jackie Melfi gets interviewed on The Kinky Koach & Her Silver Fox podcast about dealing with your kids and how (if you want) to tell them that you're in the lifestyle. If you're struggling with how to handle this sensitive issue, check out the resources on this blog post: https://openlove101.com/telling-kids-lifestyle-6/ ‎

#5 - Our interview with award-winning documentarian Roger Nygard (Trekkies, The Nature of Existence) on his new movie "The Truth About Marriage". We all know the statistics: marriage rates are down, divorce rates are up, and over time, people are more and more dissatisfied in their relationships and marriages. Never in history have we expected so much from romantic partners and gotten so little. Why do people keep getting married when fifty percent break up? Tracking down the experts, Nygard sets out to solve the mystery of relationships and discovers surprising scientific facts about how we find each other to begin with, how to increase the chances of finding a soulmate, and why what we call fate is anything but. The Truth About Marriage is a powerful documentary steeped in the mysteries of attraction and psychology, while never losing sight of romance, joy, and comedy. For more details, go to https://openlove101.com/truth-about-marriage/

#4 - It can be scary and nerve-wracking going to a swingers club for the first time. It can also be very exciting! Just be sure to have the right set of expectations and boundaries before going in, which is what we talk about in this episode. And if you want more details, just download our FREE Newbie Lifestyle Club Guide at https://openlove101.com