Managing Multiple Relationships
Time management, emotional bandwidth, and sustainable practices for multiple partners.
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Welcome to Managing Multiple Relationships
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Prerequisites
- •introduction to ethical non monogamy
- •jealousy and compersion
What You'll Learn
- Effectively manage time across multiple relationships
- Understand and respect your emotional bandwidth limits
- Navigate different relationship structures and hierarchies
- Handle conflicts involving multiple partners
- Build sustainable long-term practices
Recommended Resources
The Game of Gods
by Eve Rickert and Franklin Veaux
A guide to non-monogamous relationships.
Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator
by Amy Gahran
Unconventional relationship design.
Polyamory Society
Resources and community for non-monogamous people.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many relationships can someone realistically handle?
It varies wildly by person and circumstance. Some people can handle multiple serious relationships; others struggle with two. Factors include your emotional bandwidth, time availability, communication skills, and life circumstances. Quality of relationships matters more than quantity. Know your limits and honor them.
How do I prioritize time between multiple partners?
There's no formula. Fairness isn't equal time—it's meeting each relationship's needs. Consider: relationship length/depth, current needs, life circumstances, and what feels sustainable. Schedule regular time with each partner, communicate about availability, and be willing to adjust as circumstances change.
What if my partners don't get along?
Metamours don't have to be friends. They do need to be civil and respectful. Encourage direct communication between them about issues they have. Don't get in the middle or carry messages. Focus on your relationship with each person individually. Sometimes distance between metamours is healthiest.