Mar 7, 2021Dealing With JudgmentBy Jason Maverick Living openly in our ethical non-monogamous relationship has been fun, rewarding, and exciting. As you would imagine, it has also come at the cost of some relationships (family and “friends”) and we’ve endured some pretty harsh judgment, toxic comments, and vile rumors along the way. We knew…Relationships13 min readRelationships13 min read
Jan 19, 2021Open Relationship Q&A pt.2By Jason Maverick Hey friends! Every few months we like to do an open relationship Q&A where we reach out to our peers (both monogamous and ethically non-monogamous) via social media and give them the opportunity to ask questions about our relationship dynamic. We truly feel like society is on…Ethical Non Monogamy32 min readEthical Non Monogamy32 min read
Oct 20, 2020Seven Ways to Deal with Jealousyby Jason Jealousy, one of the most misunderstood and volatile human emotions. Just like love, hate, anger, happiness, sadness etc., it’s a condition that is a regular part of our lives, and unless we learn to manage it, we can be destroyed by it. Jealousy has long been a wedge…Jealousy15 min readJealousy15 min read
Sep 24, 2020Dating in the Lifestyle: Turning First Impressions Into Lasting ImpressionsMy wife and I have enjoyed the lifestyle for several years. For those unfamiliar, the term “lifestyle” refers to those engaged in ethically non-monogamous relationships. It’s been fun navigating our feelings, opening communication to levels we didn’t know existed, and sharing experiences together we didn’t think possible. We’ve made amazing…Poly17 min readPoly17 min read
Jun 18, 2020Choose Each OtherLike most relationships, ours has experienced some very tough chapters. There were times we didn’t think we’d make it together, times we wanted to call it quits, and even times we haven’t liked one another. But through the trauma, loss, grief, infidelity, and broken promises we’ve inflicted and experienced together…Relationship Goals9 min readRelationship Goals9 min read
May 20, 2020Five Ways to Empower Your WifeEmpowering your wife is critical to growth in your relationship. If she isn’t being supported, nurtured, or given the freedom and space she needs, she will become suffocated, stunted, and growth is inhibited. A potted tree’s growth is limited by the size of it’s container. Similarly, a python won’t outgrow…True Love13 min readTrue Love13 min read
Apr 8, 2020I’m Glad I Got Shot(Warning: Several photos of gunshot wounds are depicted in this article.) With the world going crazy and everyone forced into solitude, it’s a good time to pause, be present, and reflect on the things that matter. There isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think about how lucky I…I Got Shot21 min readI Got Shot21 min read
Apr 4, 2020A Day OffEver looked at your partner and thought, “Wouldn’t it be amazing to have no responsibilities for an entire day, to just lie in bed and enjoy each other’s company?” To set work aside, no making plans, no checking schedules, no talk of the future, just enjoying each moment in that…Poly3 min readPoly3 min read
Apr 4, 2020Coming Out of the ClosetToday is a big day for us. We’ve decided to live more transparently than we have been. As I’m sure it’s quite apparent to any that know us, we are head over heels in love with one another. …Poly6 min readPoly6 min read
Apr 3, 2020Exploring your partner’s desiresWe were recently asked, “Any advice on getting your spouse to open up about their fantasies when they claim they have none?” — Jason’s Response: I can definitely relate to this question, there was a time when we weren’t as communicative, Aubrey didn’t express desires, and I had a difficult time eliciting them. At one point I actually didn’t think she had them, I think even she was in denial about some of them.Desire14 min readDesire14 min read