69. Non-monogamy Saved Our Marriage with Kayla + Carl (Part 1)

January 13

59 mins

Episode Description

Kayla and Carl, a married couple with young kids, share how non monogamy helped them move out of a decline in sexual connection and communication. While Carl was initially not interested in exploring outside the relationship himself, his support of Kayla’s exploration became a major turning point. Kayla, who is seven years older and had often felt more in charge in the relationship, began to see Carl differently: more confident, grounded, and secure. That shift had a powerful impact on their intimacy.

This episode explores how non monogamy can introduce new sexual energy into a relationship and help long-term couples who feel stagnant find their way out of a rut.

Resources Mentioned:

⁠Listen to Part 2 of our conversation on Patreon⁠:

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Watch Parents Mini Series on YouTube (ep.42 - ep. 46)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFX44KoR8S4&list=PLuhHN8kw_43UM2tkDWg8xwIZbOQBE__Ee

Listen to Poly Parents Mini Series:

https://www.polycurious.com/podcast/ep42

Kayla's Essay:

https://medium.com/@kaylamerz/truth-sex-and-non-monogamy-8f1e42c8fde4?postPublishedType=initial

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