Dr. Nicole Thompson recently interviewed me for their Modern Anarchy podcast where we discussed rates of infidelity, the reality of threesomes, and current research on polyamory. https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/32cc67bf/277-do-educated-women-choose-polyamory-dr-elisabeth-sheff
Category Archives: love
Polyamory and Monogamy: My Research and Journey Featured on NY Times Modern Love
Recently I had a delightful interview with the folks at New York Times Modern Love podcast about my research on polyamorous families with children, as well as my personal experiences of studying polyamory and deciding that I am monogamous at heart. You can find the podcast here. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/podcasts/polyamory-dating-elisabeth-sheff.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1VA.Gpes.QibeSHbiv5sg
Cultivating Relationship Satisfaction in Non-Monogamy: Sign Up Now!
In honor of the Week of CNM Visibility sponsored by OPEN, Tamara Pincus and Elisabeth Sheff are hosting a workshop on relationship satisfaction for folks in multiple-partner relationships. Join us on July 6 4 to 5:30 pm (Pacific time) for an informative discussion that includes a summary of the research on relationship satisfaction from Dr.ContinueContinue reading “Cultivating Relationship Satisfaction in Non-Monogamy: Sign Up Now!”
Monthly Mono-Poly Relationship Support
If you are in a mixed-dynamic relationship where one person wants exclusivity and another wants an open relationship and you could use some help figuring out how to manage it, consider joining us for an online support group the second Wednesday of every month. This coming February 11 and 5 pm Pacific time/8 pm EasternContinueContinue reading “Monthly Mono-Poly Relationship Support”
Unlock Your Relationship Insights with Our Free Report
After a decade of development, the Bonding Project is pilot testing our novel romance test and relationship archetype results! As a thank you to all of the folks who have given us the data to build these extensive results and craft archetypes for each type of bonder, we are offering the full report for freeContinueContinue reading “Unlock Your Relationship Insights with Our Free Report”
Enhance Your Love Life: The Power of Post-Sex Communication
The shortened blog that meets the Psychology Today editors’ requirements is up now — check it out to see if you can spot the differences! This post offers tips for folks who want to become better lovers using post-sex communication.
Explore Mixed Relationships: Workshop in Los Angeles January 11
Mixed Dynamic Relationships Workshop in Los Angeles Jan. 11 Are you in a relationship with someone who wants a different format than you do? One wants an exclusive relationship, and the other wants to be open to multiple partners? Both want multiple partners, but would prefer different kinds of openness? You share a craving forContinueContinue reading “Explore Mixed Relationships: Workshop in Los Angeles January 11”
Expand Your Counseling Skills: Non-Monogamy Certification Program
Certification Program in Consensual NonMonogamies starts this fall! Are you a counselor, therapist, coach, or social worker who wants to develop greater expertise in serving clients in consensually nonmonogamous relationships? Consider taking the online nine-month certification course that I offer in collaboration with the Sexual Health Alliance. This self-paced course includes three live intensives withContinueContinue reading “Expand Your Counseling Skills: Non-Monogamy Certification Program”
Understanding Polyamorous Families: A Workshop for Professionals
If you are a counselor, therapist, educator, or other professional who serves families with children and want to develop cultural competency with polyamorous families, please join us this Friday for an online workshop! Using data from the Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study (1996 – present), Dr. Elisabeth Sheff presents findings relevant to families with multiple adults.ContinueContinue reading “Understanding Polyamorous Families: A Workshop for Professionals”
Navigating Mixed Relationship Dynamics: Join Our Monthly Support Group
Montly drop-in support group for folks in mixed-dynamic relationships Wednesday October 8 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern time Online Mixed dynamic relationships are those in which one person wants an exclusive relationship and another wants an open relationship, all the people want an open relationship but different kinds, or all the people want an exclusiveContinueContinue reading “Navigating Mixed Relationship Dynamics: Join Our Monthly Support Group”