Typed | The Space Beside

“She poured him another drink and quickly took up the space beside him… her movements calm and calculated. Time caught up with them and neither were prepared for the way it shuffled around their lives. ‘There was no use causing alarm’ she thought to herself as she handed him his glass. His fingers grazed against hers, causing waves of electricity through the race going on in her bloodstream. ‘He can't know’ she kept telling herself, ‘he just can’t.’ Her nose twitched at his scent… that smell she had often thought about in her darkest hours.. His scent...it both haunted and excited her at the same time….. She sat next to him and turned to speak. “We need to talk,” they both said simultaneously and all she could think was ‘oh fuck’ as a single tear dropped out of her eye and rolled down her cheek.” ~ Erin Rose

Non Monogamy Reading and Follow List

A. I've personally read all of these and recommend them to anyone in any sort of ENM relationship as these were all recommended to me at some time or another over the years: The Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy Polysecure by Jessica Fern More Than Two by Franklin Veaux Polyamory and Jealousy : More that Two Essentials Guide I Hate You Don't Leave Me by Jerald J. Kreisman Designer Relationships by Mark Micheals (for all ENM LS) Alpha Female Bible by Michelle Martin (all types of relationships - the healthy kind for the more dominant woman) Swingers Little Helper by Georiga Fuchs (for swingers) Unfuck Your Intimacy: Using Science for Better Relationship, Sex, and Dating by Faith G Harper PHd. Happy Life in an Open Relationship by Susan Wenzel B.This list I have not personally read but see them mentioned all the time in ENM groups: (I will try to update them as I read them) Building Open Relationships by Liz Powell (geared towards poly and swingers) In...

Happy to Report | "Just Stay" is Now Live

Writing Status Update: So, after stressing over typos... I *think* we are good to go. If not, oh well, here we are anyway. "Just Stay" is now live. So, here we go : https://amzn.to/35jeumF

Ethical Non-Monogamy, Elevated: A Deep Dive into Polywise by Jessica Fern

Source: Barnes and Noble A New Perspective on Love and Relationships Relationships have evolved far beyond the traditional structures we once assumed were the only path to love and commitment. As more people explore ethical non-monogamy, the need for guidance, clarity, and emotional intelligence has never been greater. Enter Polywise: A Deeper Dive into Navigating Open Relationships , a book that offers a roadmap for those who seek to practice non-monogamy with intention, integrity, and wisdom. Finding Clarity in Complexity Many people approach polyamory with excitement, but quickly find themselves overwhelmed by the emotional challenges that arise. Jealousy, communication breakdowns, and social stigma can turn what was meant to be a liberating experience into one filled with doubt and confusion. This is where Polywise steps in—it doesn’t just tell you how to be polyamorous; it helps you understand why different relationship dynamics succeed or struggle, offering practical strat...

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