EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 10 MIN
Harder & Easier Ways to Open a Relationship
from Permission To Desire: Relationships, Sex, Love, and Liberation · host Brian G. Murphy
If you're thinking about opening up your relationship—or have opened it partway already—you may think that if you just go slow enough, everything will work out. While it's important to go at a slow and steady pace, there are 3 major pitfalls I see when partners are starting to open their relationship. In this episode, Brian shares what those are so you can avoid unnecessary stress, conflict, fear, or resentment as well as changes you can make to the process to make opening up (or deciding not to open up) smoother.Opening up can bring you closer together if you do it well. This episode will help you do just that.Resources mentioned in this episode:Commitment Clarity Checklist - thisisbbm.com/clarityWeekly Sync Session workbook and training - thisisbgm.com/syncPrivate support to make opening up feel smooth, safe, and secure: thisisbgm.com/applyEnrollment for Relationshift is sold out and now closed. Want early access when enrollment opens again later this summer? Add your name to the waitlist at thisisbgm.com/groupIf you are reading this, I have 2 private coaching spots opening up later in June 2026. Learn more about how coaching can support you in building a fuller, more honest, more alive erotic life and relationship and apply for a spot at https://thisisbgm.com/private-coaching/Connect with Brian on Instagram: @ThisIsBGM (Feel free to DM with any questions you have!)
What this episode covers
If you're thinking about opening up your relationship—or have opened it partway already—you may think that if you just go slow enough, everything will work out. While it's important to go at a slow and steady pace, there are 3 major pitfalls I see when partners are starting to open their relationship. In this episode, Brian shares what those are so you can avoid unnecessary stress, conflict, fear, or resentment as well as changes you can make to the process to make opening up (or deciding not to open up) smoother.Opening up can bring you closer together if you do it well. This episode will help you do just that.Resources mentioned in this episode:Commitment Clarity Checklist - thisisbbm.com/clarityWeekly Sync Session workbook and training - thisisbgm.com/syncPrivate support to make opening up feel smooth, safe, and secure: thisisbgm.com/applyEnrollment for Relationshift is sold out and now closed. Want early access when enrollment opens again later this summer? Add your name to the waitlist at thisisbgm.com/groupIf you are reading this, I have 2 private coaching spots opening up later in June 2026. Learn more about how coaching can support you in building a fuller, more honest, more alive erotic life and relationship and apply for a spot at https://thisisbgm.com/private-coaching/Connect with Brian on Instagram: @ThisIsBGM (Feel free to DM with any questions you have!)
NOW PLAYING
Harder & Easier Ways to Open a Relationship
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m