How do you make a mixed-orientation relationship work? There are SO many ways. In this episode, Libby talks with Fernanda of the Polycurious Podcast about how she does it with her partner, who is monogamous.

You can find Fernanda’s work here:

https://www.polycurious.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/@polycuriouspodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@polycurious

Here’s the interview I did with Fer a few months back: https://youtu.be/-PGn9T1PbO8?si=-kWJ1fiqJKIWpg0T

(Oh and according to the ONE YouTube commenter I’m a “nightmare” so that’s my first hate comment! Achievement unlocked!)

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Learning to hold space for people you love is an essential relationship skill. In this episode, Libby breaks down what holding space is, why it's important, and how to practice it.

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What it Means to Hold Space for Someone by Heather Plett: https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/11-things-that-will-help-you-hold-space-for-someone-0523175

11 Ways to Hold Space for Someone by Reaca Pearl: https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/11-things-that-will-help-you-hold-space-for-someone-0523175

Morgan Burch: https://www.instagram.com/goodmorgantherapy/

Meet John and Jamie, a made-up couple with a very real story. What do you think? Should they open their marriage?

SHOW LINKS

Emily Nagoski on Making Polyamory Work: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/makingpolywork/episodes/Maintenance-Sx-with-Emily-Nagoski-e2kpe5p/a-abbns15

Fair Play by Eve Rodsky: https://bookshop.org/a/91754/9780525541943

All About Love by bell hooks: https://bookshop.org/a/91754/9780060959470

(I also recommend The Will to Change by the same author)

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