<p>Have you ever felt totally torn between two seemingly incompatible desires? Like part of you wants the freedom of non-monogamy while another part longs for that &quot;one and only&quot; Disney story? You&#39;re not alone, and this inner conflict isn&#39;t something to rush past—it might actually be your greatest opportunity for growth.</p><p>In this episode, we’re exploring the Jungian concept of &quot;the tension of opposites&quot; and how it applies to non-monogamy. Rather than seeing these inner conflicts as problems to solve, we explore how bearing this tension can lead to unexpected breakthroughs and deeper self-understanding. This isn&#39;t just theoretical—we share practical, creative ways to work with these tensions that go beyond simply &quot;sitting with&quot; uncomfortable feelings.</p><p><strong>We’re breaking down:</strong></p><p>— What the &quot;tension of opposites&quot; means and why it&#39;s particularly relevant during the paradigm shift to non-monogamy</p><p>— Why rushing to resolve inner conflicts can actually prevent deeper transformation from occurring</p><p>— The physical sensations that often accompany inner conflict</p><p>— How bearing the tension of opposites creates space for the &quot;transcendent function&quot;—a third option we couldn&#39;t previously imagine</p><p>— Why paradigm shifts take years and require us to be comfortable in the &quot;gooey&quot; transformational phase</p><p>— Creative practices for working with opposing forces</p><p>— How to ask partners and friends to witness your process without trying to &quot;fix&quot; your conflicts</p><p>— The value of paying attention to dreams and symbols that emerge during periods of inner tension</p><p>— Finding balance between bearing tension and making necessary decisions when the time comes</p><p><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><p>— Jung&#39;s Collected Works, <a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691097602/collected-works-of-c-g-jung-volume-13?srsltid=AfmBOor8eOKhyx3bb4pXeWiwWrjI_YFNeoxWS9ZI3sLoWICSXvsADPwk">Volume 13</a></p><p>— Marie-Louise von Franz’s <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/184284/archetypal-dimensions-of-the-psyche-by-marie-louise-von-franz/">Archetypal Dimensions of the Psyche</a></p><p>JOIN The Year Of Opening® community for a full year of learning &amp; support. Registration is open now at <a href="http://www.theyearofopening.com/">⁠⁠www.TheYearOfOpening.com⁠⁠</a></p><p>Learn the <a href="https://www.jolihamilton.com/salon">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/">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">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">⁠Blue Dot Sessions</a></p>