385 | Monogamy and Nonmonogamy

The Minimalists speak with Aubrey Marcus about relationship structures, commitment, marriage, open relationships, and more! Watch all 3 hours of episode 385 on The Minimalists Private Podcast. Discussed in this episode: How is nonmonogamy related to minimalism? (02:12) What challenges have people experienced in nonmonogamous relationships? (12:29) How do people thrive in nonmonogamous relationships? (16:19) How do we create a healthy balance between giving and receiving love? (19:31) What is “compersion”? (21:34) What is “kitchen-table polyamory”? (22:55) How is suffering contagious? (28:11) What is “tantric technology”? (31:57) How do we open ourselves up more for love? (34:58) Do definitions obscure more than they clarify? (40:01) How do you broach the possibility of nonmonogamy with a long-term monogamous partner? (45:16) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support