Navigating Polyamorous Relationships in Smaller Communities

In small communities, whether that’s a small city or simply being queer and polyamorous, exes and old connections often overlap. We're discussing how to navigate these interactions and collaborate with our partners to establish agreements or guidelines for engaging with others in our social circles. We'll explore topics such as control, comfort and discomfort, preferences and requests vs rules, and ultimatums. These concepts can help us manage our partners' relationships outside of our own while also considering what is possible and ethical. You’ll hear— (12:52) How much control do you have over interactions with your exes (16:12) Making requests and ethical boundaries  (24:48) The importance of flexibility and understanding in agreements (31:58) Queer joys Connect with Keely:     •    Follow them on Instagram and TikTok     •    Follow Connective Therapy Collective on Instagram and Facebook   Connect with Melisa:     •    Follow them on Instagram     •    Follow Therapeutic Ideas on Instagram   If you like the show, please leave a rating and review and tell us your thoughts on Instagram @Queer_Relationships_Queer_Joy