Polyamory For Dummies

A clear breakdown of polyamory for beginners and the newly polyamorous

Polyamory literally means "more love". Twenty-first century polyamory is the practice of engaging in multiple intimate relationships at the same time, with the full consent of all partners. Polyamory For Dummies gives you the lowdown on this expansive form of consensual non-monogamy, so you can go forth and prosper in whatever ways you choose. This straightforward, research-backed, and nuanced guidebook helps the poly-curious become poly-fluent. Embark on your non-monogamous journey via a healthy and sustainable path, with answers to all your big questions: Is polyamory is right for you? What does the "ethical" mean in non-monogamy? How do polyamorous people deal with jealousy and conflict among partners? Is it possible to "open up" an existing monogamous relationship? Find out everything you've been wanting to know, with this big-hearted, yet practical Dummies guide.



Learn about primary partners, secondary partners, metamours, and polycules
Discover how polyamorous relationships function, and how to co-create the right form for you and your partners
Understand the universality of jealousy and learn how to deal with it constructively
Get insights into centering consent, dating as a poly person, coming out poly, multi-gender and multi-sexuality polycules, parenting while poly, disability, aging, and more!

Everyday people curious about or exploring multi-partner, ethically non-monogamous relationships will love the practical advice and broad range of examples in Polyamory For Dummies.