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”
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Join Our Monthly Support Group for Mixed Relationships September 10
Are you struggling with a mixed dynamic relationship? Join Dr. Eli Sheff and the Pincus Center for our monthly drop-in support group online for relationships where one partner wants exclusivity and another wants an open relationship. We meet online the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern time to share information,ContinueContinue reading “Join Our Monthly Support Group for Mixed Relationships September 10”
Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Support Group Starting February 6
Are you in a dynamic where one person wants an exclusive relationship and another person wants to have an open relationship? This mono/CNM mixed dynamic relationship has cropped up for more people than ever over the last 10 years, in part because consensual nonmonogamies have become much better known and more visible. For some peopleContinueContinue reading “Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Support Group Starting February 6”
New Psych Today Blog on Personal Growth Via Polyamory from Dr. Eli
Image is dark outline of butterfly filled with glowing lights In my newest blog on Psychology Today I explore the ways in which some people cultivate personal growth through consensually non-monogamous relationships.
See Dr. Eli Sheff and others at Nerd Night in Chattanooga
Nerd Nights happen in pubs, taverns, and bars across the US, with smart people chatting about interesting ideas over alcohol. What could be better?!?!?!?! Admission is FREE Wednesday May 15 7:30 pm The Barley , 235 E MLK BLVD|Chattanooga| TN |37403|423-682-8200 This Nerd Night, sponsored by Devori Kimbro at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga,ContinueContinue reading “See Dr. Eli Sheff and others at Nerd Night in Chattanooga”
National Public Radio’s 1A Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
On Monday Feb. 18 at 11 am I am interviewing on National Public Radio’s 1A to discuss polyamory with the host Joshua Johnson and a panel that includes Janet Hardy, Ron Young, and Crystal Farmer. If you have any questions you would like to ask on air, you can leave questions and comments at 855-236-1212, or use the app, 1A VoxPop. https://the1a.org/ ContinueContinue reading “National Public Radio’s 1A Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff”
Against Compulsory (Non)Monogamy New Psychology Today Blog
In my newest blog on Psychology Today, Against Compulsory (Non)Monogamy, I critique both compulsory monogamy and the new mandate in some social circles that everyone should be non-monogamous. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201812/against-compulsory-nonmonogamy. Image is black and white photo of an adult foot wearing a white sock trying to squish itself into a tiny white baby shoe with lacesContinueContinue reading “Against Compulsory (Non)Monogamy New Psychology Today Blog”
Cosmopolitan Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
Julia Pugachevsky, a sex and relationships editor at Cosmopolitan, recently interviewed me for the online magazine. You can find the resulting article at Your Everything Guide to Starting an Open Relationship. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/advice/a6121/open-relationship-tips/ Image is of a group of people at a summer cocktail party with a red wall in the background with the word CosmopolitanContinueContinue reading “Cosmopolitan Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff”
See Dr. Eli Sheff at the Southwest Love Fest April 6 to 8
Southwest Love Fest April 6-8, 2018 Tucson, AZ The Southwest Love Fest is a conference on consensual non-monogamy with opportunities to learn, share and connect with other like minded people. It’s an open space to find community and learn from others’ diverse relationship experiences. It’s going to be thought-provoking, transformative and all happening in a greatContinueContinue reading “See Dr. Eli Sheff at the Southwest Love Fest April 6 to 8”
5 Reasons Why Polyamorous Families Will Not Appear on Reality TV Psych Today Blog
In my newest blog on Psychology Today I explain five of the reasons that polyamorous families are generally reluctant to appear on reality television. The image is a small child with dark curly hair and brown eyes with shoulders hunched forward and chin tucked shyly to chest, eyes looking up at camera, one finger inContinueContinue reading “5 Reasons Why Polyamorous Families Will Not Appear on Reality TV Psych Today Blog”