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Commitment and Connection in Open Relationships

Are open relationships really about avoiding commitment, or is there more to the story? In today’s episode, Michael is joined by Dr. Israel Martinez to unpack the common misconceptions around consensual non-monogamy (CNM) and explore how commitment and connection can flourish in open relationships.

We’ll be discussing:

Common misconceptions about CNM and monogamy

How to determine your ideal relationship style

What is a relationship anchor and how to find it

The role of trust, communication, and emotional intimacy in CNM

Social conditioning around monogamy as the only valid type of…

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