The monogamy-superiority myth is a pervasive assumption that monogamous relationships are inherently more stable, intimate, or emotionally safe. However, the 2025 meta-analysis by Anderson et al. analyzed 35 studies with over 24,000 participants and found no significant differences in relationship satisfaction or sexual satisfaction between monogamous and non-monogamous individuals.

Adolescence is a formative time for identity development, and that includes relationship orientation. For many young people today, especially those who are LGBTQ+, the idea of love, intimacy, and connection doesn’t always follow a monogamous script. Yet despite growing visibility, non-monogamous youth remain overlooked, underserved, and often misunderstood in clinical, educational, and familial contexts. Non-monogamous youth are already charting brave, authentic paths. What t

Finding a therapist who truly gets non-monogamy shouldn’t feel like a high-stakes scavenger hunt. But for many polyamorous and open folks, that’s exactly what it is. Too often, therapy becomes the place where you end up explaining your relationship style instead of receiving support for what brought you in. It can be exhausting, invalidating, and even harmful. The good news? You can take control of the search.

There’s no single “right way” to do non-monogamy. There’s only what feels real, what brings relief, what honors your truth, and what makes space for your wholeness as the unique human that you are. That’s why I created this free guide: What Style of Non-Monogamy Is Right for You?

I’m thrilled to announce an upcoming training uniquely crafted for therapists who are ready to elevate their practice—deepening their knowledge, challenging biases, and becoming powerful allies for non-monogamous clients seeking affirmation, understanding, and healing.