Playing Fair: A Guide to Nonmonogamy for Men into Women (Thorntree Fundamentals)

"Good news, my guy! Alternatives to the strict limitations of monogamy await. By understanding and practicing polyamory, you can be empowered to live the limit of your romantic appetites and build networks of love that nourish and challenge you. But this new frontier of love will test you. Can you navigate discussions of jealousy with responsibility and care? Are you prepared to overthrow self-sabotaging patterns of neglect and deception? Can you employ your strength and confidence to shoulder the emotional duties of multiple relationships? If yes, then this is the book for you. Within, you'll learn the skills and tools you'll need to navigate the waters of conscientious non-monogamy. This is a manual for those in it for more than the love of the game"-- Provided by publisher Good news! You can leave the constraints of monogamy behind, and step into the delightful possibilities of polyamory and open relationships. By understanding and practicing nonmonogamy, you can live to the limits of your romantic and erotic desires, while building networks of relationships that nourish and challenge you. But it's a lot harder than it looks, and living openly will test you. Are you able to navigate discussions of jealousy with responsibility and care? Can you reject self-sabotaging patterns of selfishness and deceit? Will you employ your strength and confidence to meet the emotional needs of multiple connections? If you're looking to rise to the occasion, then this is the book for you! Within, you'll learn the skills and tools you'll need to navigate conscientious nonmonogamy and find your way to your fantasies. , Front Cover; Praise for Playing Fair; Title Page; Half Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Letting Go of Monogamous Misconceptions; The Emotional Journey into Nonmonogamy; Authenticity and Integrity; Working On Our Attraction to Women; Being Attractive to Others; Nonmonogamous Community; Socializing and Flirting; Navigating Play Parties; Paying Attention to Our Connections; Negotiating STI Conversations; Letting Go of Sexual Entitlement; Enthusiastic Sexual Consent; When Consent Is Broken; Supporting Women Around Abuse and Sexual Assault; Conclusion: Seeking Paradise. Written For Men Who Are Interested In Women, This Book Is A Guide To Conscientious Non-monogamy. It Provides Advice On Dealing With Jealousy, Avoiding Deception And Shouldering The Emotional Responsibility That Comes With Multiple Relationships--