Long-time listeners have heard us say over and over again that we don’t recommend getting into the Lifestyle as a means of “fixing” a relationship that is less than ideal. It can be problematic, even disastrous, if one or both partner decides to partake of the Lifestyle in order to […]
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by Catherine of Expansive Connection Coaching “Sharing ourselves with others opens up a space where there once was none. Only through such space can positive memories occur and resilience prevail.” — Kristi Pikiewicz Ph.D. In psychology, the term “bearing witness” refers to sharing ourselves and our experiences with others or […]
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by SweetShynCurious (Kasidie, SDC) Life is a trip. Life with someone else for a long time is even more of a trip. We met in high school and the early years were easy. Way too easy. Our friends who also married early and young tended to fight and argue, but […]
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by Guest The Joneses, undeniably two of America’s most famous ambassadors for the Lifestyle, are also quick to say that non-monogamy isn’t for everyone. While We Gotta Thing serves as many couples’ introduction to the whats, whys, and hows of navigating entry into the world of ethical non-monogamy, those who […]
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Risk. It may be a part of the reason some couples become attracted to the Lifestyle. We’re not talking about risk to health or well-being. We’re talking about the thrill of doing something others might consider taboo (maybe we once did too). We’re talking about the excitement of being daring […]
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“Anastasia, stop biting your lip. It’s very distracting.” Ever notice that some of the sexiest things people do, they somehow do without the intention of being sexy? Without really knowing they are being sexy at all? The way he lightly puts his hand on the small of her back when […]
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Folks in the Lifestyle are just as affected by the current information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) as the rest of the population — perhaps even more, since we tend to be extra “social.” This is not a good time for business (or pleasure) as usual. It is a good time to […]
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One of Mrs. Jones’ favorite sayings is, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” If you look online, that quote often gets attributed to Theodore Roosevelt (though we doubt he meant it in the context of the Lifestyle). All the same, it applies aptly! Here’s the thing: It is great to […]
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by Chris Watkins The topic often comes up in Lifestyle chats: How is it that bisexual women are accepted and even celebrated, but bisexual men are not? The answer is complicated and somewhat disappointing. Much earlier in my life, I had casual sex with men as well as women. It’s […]
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It’s January, the month of making resolutions to try new things and better ourselves. A lot of people start flocking to the gym or yoga studio. And of course there’s the ever-popular weight-loss resolutions. Those are fine and even laudable (especially if they become habits). But we thought we’d offer […]
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