Listen Now

In today’s podcast: We talk about negotiating Covid safety boundaries, as well as diving into the TV/movie trope of 'love triangles.' We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymized. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com LT83 Merch!! TeeSpring Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Youtube: LessThan83 Podcast Credits Co-hosts: Kevin and Elisabeth Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: We discuss polygamy in several different religious structures. We also talk about the idea of "sanctity" in relationships. We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help within 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymized. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com LT83 Merch!! TeeSpring Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Youtube: LessThan83 Podcast Credits Co-hosts: Kevin and Elisabeth Guest star: Helios the cat Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

We're dropping this episode early because tomorrow is Valentines Day. How do we celebrate? What should you do? Who do you see!? We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymized. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Youtube: LessThan83 Podcast Credits Co-hosts: Kevin and Elisabeth Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymized. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Youtube: LessThan83 Podcast Credits Co-hosts: Kevin and Elisabeth Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Self work and the beneficial side of polyamory. Learn how to cook amazing meals with Kevin! Check out Y'all Cookin'? on our Website or Facebook We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymized. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Youtube: LessThan83 Podcast Credits Co-hosts: Kevin and Elisabeth Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Relationship Anarchy Link to a translation of the original document https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/andie-nordgren-the-short-instructional-manifesto-for-relationship-anarchy We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymized. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Youtube: LessThan83 Podcast Credits Co-hosts: Kevin and Elisabeth Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Polyamory During the Holidays & Dating Friends What should you consider? How to handle multiple religions. Pros and cons of dating friends. How to end things compassionately. We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymized. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Youtube: LessThan83 Podcast Credits Co-hosts: Kevin and Elisabeth Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Bisexuality in Swinger and Polyamorous Communities & Being Black in Polyamorous and Swinger Spaces. We round out our discussion with Ken about several serious topics. We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymized. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Youtube: LessThan83 Podcast Credits Co-hosts: Kevin and Elisabeth Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Polyamorous Communities & Swinging vs Polyamory with Ken We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymized. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Youtube: LessThan83 Podcast Credits Co-hosts: Kevin and Elisabeth Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Segment 1: Privacy vs Disclosure Segment 2: Relationship Bill of Rights As mentioned before More Than Two was written by both Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert. Franklin is the one accused of misdeeds. We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jordan Davis Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: segment 1: Jealousy segment 2: Relationship Bill of Rights part 2 of 3 We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jackson Menton Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Coming Out & Relationship Bill of Rights 1 of 3 -https://www.morethantwo.com/relationshipbillofrights.html Sorry for the delay in this episode, future episodes are to be released bi-weekly. :) We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: J. Menton and K. Leahy Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Date Night Anxiety Date night anxiety is that feeling of dread you may feel when your partner is about to go on a date Personal experiences, what it feels like initially Causes of date night anxiety Coping strategies Calling/texting during dates Alone time/busy time/affirmation about self or relationship/ reconnection Phone a friend to gush! Let me ask the questions Abstract out level of sexual intimacy Best practices Should We Tell the Kids We're Polyamorous: Children Scream in the Background Why tell the kids? What are the benefits? What are the risks? Don't ask your kids to lie We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jordan Davis Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Boundaries and Cheating; Parenting While Polyamorous Boundaries and Cheating Rules vs boundaries When do you see more or less rules? Examples of rules Why do we make rules? People change Check ins are important Personal experiences with cheating Comments on cheating, divorce, and ending relationship A season, a reason, or a lifetime Emotional cheating Is the concept of emotional cheating similar to thought policing? Lying, emotional abuse, and needs for maintenance. Nothing wrong with incompatibility. Parenting While Polyamorous Benefits of parenting in a multi-adult household Everyone gets more siblings in this family Quality parent/child time Challenges of being a polyamorous parent Harder to find a babysitter due to size of their household Lots of the same challenges of other large families. Do your partners meet your kids? We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jordan Davis Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Myths about polyamory: Are we afraid of commitment? What is commitment? Isn't polyamory just about sex? Is cheating a gateway to polyamory? Is polyam men with harems of women? You don't experience jealousy Examples of jealousy and controlling others relationships Are we at a high risk of STI's? An interview with Rick: Being out at work Coming out to your parents. Coming out to your friends. Definitions of nesting partner and/or entanglement. Nesting partner: a partner you live with. Entanglement: Shared responsibilities. We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jordan Davis Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: New Relationship Energy New Relationship Energy: Personal experiences w/ NRE Impact of NRE on relationships Adonis effect - seeing your metamore through your partner's NRE Mitigation strategies for NRE: keeping dates, reflecting on positives in relationship, Duration of NRE for us and general norms Setting boundaries around discussions about new partner Rick Interview: Time to date together? What do we look for when media doesn't display polyamory. Local communities are fun to participate in. X-men triad relationship!? We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jordan Davis Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In today’s podcast: Entanglement vs. Hierarchy, and another segment of Relationship Amateur Hour! Hierarchy vs. Entanglement Definitions of Hierarchy Considerations for the "why" of hierarchy Definition of Entanglement Personal experiences Are relationships a buffet? Relationship Amateur Hour: What if I discover I'm polyamorous while in a long-term monogamous relationship? Could that realization be why the divorce rate is high? Media portrayals of polyamorous relationships - or lack thereof? Finding truly helpful resources, learning useful terms Polyamory under duress? Research and conversation with polyamorous people as ways to avoid common pitfalls in learning about or transitioning to polyamory Polyamory, a bouquet of options Rules and wanting control Relationship check-ins? Of course! We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jordan Davis Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In Today’s podcast: Dating advice followed by relationship amateur hour. This episode was recorded before the pandemic changed how we met people. Check out last week's episodes about Long Distance Relationships if this one doesn't help. Dating within the polyam community Crossover with other communities Online community spaces Friends Cheating, honesty, and consent When do you disclose you're polyamorous Online Dating (OLD) What not to do Relationship amatuer hour: What are your tips for dealing with a monogamous metamour? What are some of the key questions to ask yourself before pulling the plug on the relationship? We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jordan Davis Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

We discuss: long distance relationships and finish a conversation with Sarah the polyam friendly therapist. Our experiences Choose your own adventure Love languages: words of affirmation, touch, gifts, acts of service, quality time Explanation and examples of love languages Love languages can be different in LDR How to maintain a LDR (Visitation, Expectations) Concerns around LDR How do you find a polyam friendly therapist? In what ways can our relationships impact our mental health? We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jordan Davis Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast

In this episode: We talk about unicorns and have an interview with Sarah who is a polyam, LGBT+, and kink friendly therapist. Main topic Definition What's the issue around seeking a third? You can have an ethical triad How to do it wrong? But, we have a lot of love to give Our experiences in triads Why are unicorns wanted when you first open a relationship? Are you down with the OPP? Are you using the right terms for the ENM you want to have? Can you feel the same about two different people? Can you be equal in a relationship? Interview: Who is Sarah? When should you see a therapist? Coming out Polyam helps you with risk assessment Recommendations around vague rules We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below. Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised. Contact us: Twitter: @LessThan83Pod Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/ Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co Credits Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth Editing: Jordan Davis Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode. Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast