A clear, practical handbook for people exploring consensual nonmonogamy. Therapist Susan Wenzel combines clinical insight with personal and client stories to map what healthy open relationships look like.

The book focuses on communication, trust, boundary-setting, desire and jealousy, and offers concrete exercises to develop emotional skills and sexual honesty. Short anecdotes illustrate common challenges and workable strategies.

Accessible and pragmatic, the guide is useful for couples and individuals curious about polyamory, swinging, or rethinking monogamy. It emphasizes respectful negotiation, self-awareness, and tools for steadying intimate connections.

Includes:

• Practical exercises to improve communication
• Anecdotes and case-based lessons
• Guidance on setting boundaries and managing jealousy

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