65| Getting Started with Ethical Polyamory - Janet W. Hardy

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In this episode Janet W. Hardy gives advice on: - Janet's background and her beginnings into polyamory (05:55) - The success of The Ethical Slut, co-authored with Dossie Easton (07:52) - Janet's relationship and lifestyle today (08:33) - The number of Janet's relationships and whether or not they can be categorized (10:05) - Making the difference between love chemistry versus longer term love (11:00) - The background of polyamory (12:00) - Main ways that people get involved in polyamory (13:47) - How polyamory has changed over time (14:53) - Is polyamory more widely accepted today? (16:23) - What drives the negativity and hostility towards polyamory? (17:03) - Practical things to do if interested in getting involved in polyamory (18:00) - Current and typical polyamory behaviors (20:15) - Appropriately introducing the topic of polyamory (21:51) - Ways to tell if someone is polyamorous (22:54) - Typical misunderstandings in polyamorous relationships (23:50) - Insecurity as apposed to jealously (24:55) - Are people naturally destined to be polyamorous or is it a journey? (26:18) - Discretion in being polyamorous (27:40) - The unwillingness to reveal your polyamory lifestyle in the face of negative cultural beliefs (29:05) - How polyamory attracts people who are not into it for healthy reasons (30:52) - Women looking for an emotion connection in polyamory (30:54) - Dealing with sexual disease risks in polyamory (32:30) - The importance of boundaries in polyamorous relationships (32:30) - Weighing the "don't ask, don't tell" aspect in polyamory (36:20) - Balancing communication disclosure (38:08) - Reasons polyamorous relationships end (38:51) - Things people can learn from polyamory compared to being monogamous (40:12) - The ability of polyamory in allowing for growth in relationships and life (42:46) - The dynamic of women being more jealous than men in polyamorous relationships (45:05) - Balancing polyamory relationship expectati GET MORE: Show Notes & Resources , Interview Transcript and Comments . HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD! Think this episode was Kick-Ass? An iTunes review would be SO appreciated! This is what helps me stand out so I can help more men like you. Click here to review the show . FEEDBACK Hit me up with your comments and guest suggestions. I read EVERYTHING. • Email: [email protected] • Get my newsletter: Click here to get my Newsletter • Got a question? Drop it in our voicemail to get it answered: 323.747.5006 MORE FREE STUFF: • Get the Fast Track Dating System • Get Monster Brain Dump from our Editorial Team on Top Advice of All Time

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