Practical Guides for Polyamory

How-to guides for building poly relationships that run smoothly, and a few tips on things to avoid


practical guides for polyamory

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I am, first and foremost, a pragmatist. Theory and ideals are all well and good, and there’s a ton of theory on these pages, but at the end of the day, I think practical, pragmatic, hands-on relationship ideas are more useful than theory. You’ll find practical advice scattered throughout this site, of course, especially in the sections on Polyamory Basics, Rules and Agreements, and Abuse in Polyamory, but this section contains essays about the tools you can use to make your polyamorous (and monogamous!) relationships work smoothly, that don’t fit elsewhere. Here you’ll find information about common traps and pitfalls, techniques for successful relationships, and advice on logistics.


Time ManagementManaging time in a polyamorous relationship

Life Without WallsKeeping relationships smooth

Your partner's other partnersStrategies for good relationships with your partner’s other partners