<p>When we're in the thick of navigating non-monogamy, especially in the early stages, it can feel like an endless emotional workout. The jealousy, the NRE highs and lows, the constant communication—it's a lot! Many people wonder if it will <em>ever</em> get easier or if this constant state of emotional processing is just what non-monogamy is all about.</p><p>The good news? It absolutely can become more easeful! In this episode, we explore what "boring polyamory" might look like and why it might actually be a good fit for you. We challenge the assumption that non-monogamy must be inherently harder than monogamy and offer practical insights for creating more sustainable, grounded relationships.</p><p><strong>We’re breaking down:</strong></p><p>— The difference between "easy" and "easeful" in relationships</p><p>— How we often mistake intensity for intimacy, and why that keeps us locked in drama cycles</p><p>— The ways we unconsciously validate our non-monogamy by staying in turbulence and conflict</p><p>— Why the premise that "monogamy is easier" is a harmful myth that keeps us stuck</p><p>— How our nervous system awareness directly impacts our capacity for easeful relationships</p><p>— The drama triangle and how it keeps us locked in unhealthy patterns</p><p>— The importance of making implicit expectations explicit through clear agreements</p><p>— Creating micro-spaces for reconnection and communication in your relationships</p><p>— Why familiar patterns will win out over healthy ones (and what to do about it)</p><p>— How to identify what a week of calm, fulfilling polyamory would look like for <em>you</em></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><p>— Our <a href="https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Quqr1N0y8Xb" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drama Triangle episode</a></p><p>JOIN The Year Of Opening® community for a full year of learning & support. Registration is open now at <a href="http://www.theyearofopening.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.TheYearOfOpening.com</a></p><p>Learn the <a href="https://www.jolihamilton.com/salon" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 secrets to open your relationship the smart way</a></p><p>Are you ready to open your relationship happily? Find out at <a href="http://www.joliquiz.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.JoliQuiz.com</a></p><p>Get the answers you want to create the open relationship of your dreams! <a href="https://www.jolihamilton.com/ama" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for an Ask Me Anything here</a></p><p>Music: Dance of Felt by <a href="https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/242798" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions</a></p>
