The Polyamorists Next Door: Inside Multiple-Partner Relationships and Families

Beverly Diehl said Scholarly, With Some Surprises. Having read many of Dr. Sheff's online articles, I was expecting the style to be light and conversational. This is not such a critter; it's a scholarly work, compiled over a number of years, full of references to methodology and qualifications and quantifications.That's not a bad thing. B. Great book. This is an excellent book. This book isn't just for people who practice polyamory or are interested in polyamory, this book is just interesting for the sake of understanding alternative lifestyles. This book covers what seems like everything. From pros to cons, conflict resolution, even h. Good book. Very informative Bought this as required reading for a class. Good book. Very informative.

While polyamorous families are increasingly common, fairly little is known about them outside of their own social circles or of the occasional media sensationalism. They do it openly and with support from their partners, sometimes forming multi-partner relationships or other arrangements that allow for emotional and sexual freedom within the family system. The landscape of American marriage and relationships is changing, and a variety of family systems are developing and becoming more common. Some people prefer non-monogamy and have relationships that include swinging and polyamory. The Polyamorists Next Door introduces polyamorous families, in which people