The Polyamory Handbook: A User’s Guide
The Polyamory Handbook: A User’s Guide Books
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You’ve probably heard of polyamory-expanded loving relationships, done openly and honestly. Maybe you’ve had caring feelings for someone else even though you like your spouse or partner as deeply as everlastingly. Maybe you’re single; you want a committed relationship with someone; but you don’t want to give up the freedom to date others with integrity. Maybe you and your spouse or partner already live a polyamorous lifestyle-but sometimes you aren’t sure how to proceed. Maybe the two of you want to result in a third partner, or more, into your hearts and home as a triad, quad, etc., but you aren’t sure how to go about it. Maybe you are already a family of three, four, or more, but the complex interpersonal dynamics threaten to overwhelm you. In these pages you’ll find guidance about-Ø what polyamory is and is not; Ø communication, conflict resolution, and emotional growth; Ø ethical considerations; Ø sexual hygiene; Ø children; Ø wills, discrimination, and legal hassles; and much more. Whether you are well experienced with polyamory, or new at it, or curious about it, you’ll find answers here, all conveniently arranged in numbered sections for simple reference. The author has had many decades of experience living various forms of polyamory, including in a multi-adult household, in a polyamorous link, and as a secondary. He is co-initiator of three local polyamory groups and has led workshops at various polyamory conferences.
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I was curious about this theme and was on the fence as to whether or not an open relationship or polyamory were for me. I’ve read a few other books that I plotting were really excellent but this book, I just did not like. This book full of things I suppose a person who is considering this “lifestyle” would want to know but where this book falls small in my mind is that it rationalizes behavior that is essentially dishonest.
For example “IF A and Y are in a relationship that A thinks is exclusive but Y is telling people that they have an open relationship is it incorrect for Z to have a threesome with Y and D if Z only has sex with D” The author, who is Z, says “no it isn’t incorrect because he is only having sex with D and what D and Y do, is none of his business.”
Noooo, it is Z’s business. And it most certainly is “A’s” business. Z is the “accessory” to the crime. Just because he (Z) is only have sex with D doesn’t negate the fact that he is knowingly helping Y and D deceive A.
That is the problem with a lot of books on open relationships. There are a lot of “buts.” For a “lifestyle” that likes to trumpet that it is ethical, all about communication, about being free, there is a lot of rationalization about unethical behavior.
Dena
Rating: 1 / 5
Wonderful book. Well written, matter-of-fact advice, fascinating read.
Very helpful and informative. Also has thoughts for relationship agreements, problem solving in arguments, and fantastic resources.
Thank you for writing this book Peter Benson!
Rating: 5 / 5
My wife and I have found this book to be such a fantastic reference and it truly is written as a handbook to the adventures that polyamory may result in. It helps the reader(s) know the beauty and complexity of multi-person relationships and helps lay out fundamental thoughts that anyone new to this adventure of like should be aware of.
The discussion that we have had regarding the material have been outstanding and it has help us work with our secondary relationship to result in forth a safe, wonderfully fun, like focused environment.
If your thought about a poly lifestyle this book is a must read – If your wondering how the other side walks this is a total must read — If you are looking to expand the like and light in your life and really are looking to feel more confident and compassionate you really really should give it a read — even if you chose mono over poly…
LoveHarmonyBlessing
Rating: 5 / 5