Nonmonogamy

This podcast focuses on an excerpt from a book titled “The Ground Rules of Mistressing” written by The Mindful Modern Mistress. The author, who has been a mistress herself, shares a set of guidelines for those engaging in extramarital affair, open relationships, hall passes, fwb's and everything in between. The rules are presented as a mindful checklist for navigating the emoti

This podcast touches on ideas presented in a book written by a self-proclaimed "Mindful Modern Mistress," who aims to deconstruct the negative connotations associated with the word "mistress" and normalize the practice of extramarital affairs. The author outlines the historical evolution of the term "mistress" and argues that affairs can be healthy and fulfilling if conducted mindf

This excerpt from "A Guide to Loving Yourself and Getting What You Need as The Mindful Modern Mistress" by a sex and dating coach, discusses the ethics of exploring non-monogamy and the potential for infidelity in relationships. The author argues that while ethical non-monogamy can be successful for some couples, it requires a strong foundation of compersion, which is the ability t

The author argues that monogamy is a societal myth, pointing to research suggesting that cheating is prevalent in American relationships and that only a small percentage of couples successfully maintain monogamous relationships long-term. The author argues that this is due to the unrealistic expectations placed on monogamy, and that people should be more mindful of the fact that hu

This podcast reviews ideas generated by The Mindful Modern Mistress, a dating and sex coach, who argues that monogamy is a societal construct and not a natural human condition. The author challenges the societal view of cheating as a moral failing, presenting statistics that suggest it is a common occurrence. The excerpt further suggests that both partners in a relationship may con

This podcast discusses the concept of "mindful" non-monogamy, emphasizing the importance of honesty and mutual respect in open relationships, polyamory, and affairs. The author, The Mindful Modern Mistress, cautions against using others for personal gain, specifically addressing the dangers of "gold diggers" and "fuckboys" who exploit others for money or sex. The book encourages co