EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 19 MIN
If you feel overwhelmed in your open relationship...
from Permission To Desire: Relationships, Sex, Love, and Liberation · host Brian G. Murphy
In this episode, Brian G. Murphy explores the importance of embracing uncomfortable feelings in open and polyamorous relationships.If you're in an open or polyamorous relationship and you feel overwhelmed, jealous, frustrated, or insecure, there's nothing wrong with you. And you aren't "bad" for feeling that way.So where do you go from there?Push down those feelings and try to make them go away?Abandon non-monogamy and try to go back to monogamy? (or end the relationship?!)There's another path. One that doesn't ask you to ignore your feelings nor to drastically change a relationship structure that has the potential to be meaningful (and fun) for everyone involved.In this episode, you'll get some practical advice on how to acknowledge and work uncomfortable feelings to build stronger, more authentic connections.These feelings you're most afraid of?They are doorways to even more strength, commitment, and confidence in your relationship if you learn how to listen to them and take care of each other.Enrollment 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
In this episode, Brian G. Murphy explores the importance of embracing uncomfortable feelings in open and polyamorous relationships.If you're in an open or polyamorous relationship and you feel overwhelmed, jealous, frustrated, or insecure, there's nothing wrong with you. And you aren't "bad" for feeling that way.So where do you go from there?Push down those feelings and try to make them go away?Abandon non-monogamy and try to go back to monogamy? (or end the relationship?!)There's another path. One that doesn't ask you to ignore your feelings nor to drastically change a relationship structure that has the potential to be meaningful (and fun) for everyone involved.In this episode, you'll get some practical advice on how to acknowledge and work uncomfortable feelings to build stronger, more authentic connections.These feelings you're most afraid of?They are doorways to even more strength, commitment, and confidence in your relationship if you learn how to listen to them and take care of each other.Enrollment 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!)
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