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#1: Consensual non-monogamy 101 for the straights

The alternative relationship format I’ve been practicing for the last 12 years is called consensual non-monogamy (CNM), also known as ethical…

Apr 28, 2023 •

#26: How can people justify racial preferences in dating?

It's not random chance these patterns mirror broader systems of privilege and oppression.

16 hrs ago •

#25: Thoughts on pleasure in the apocalypse

Sorry not sorry it's another think piece on the election

Nov 14 •

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#4: Telling my Asian mom about non-monogamy

Oct 9, 2023 • Morlene

#3: You probably don't need to open your relationship

Sep 19, 2023 • Morlene

#12: What do I do with my jealousy

Apr 28 • Morlene

#5: How I define loyalty in my relationships

Nov 7, 2023 • Morlene

#22: Downgrading my relationship upgraded my happiness

Oct 1 • Morlene

#18: Am I actually just practicing monogamy?

Jul 24 • Morlene

#24: The only person who's ever made me cry at work

If you’re a regular reader, you might be expecting another exploration of non-monogamy and alternative relationship formats.

Oct 31 •

#23: You're slut-shaming without realizing it

Thanks for reading Ask a Hedonist!

Oct 16 •

#22: Downgrading my relationship upgraded my happiness

On de-escalating in non-monogamy

Oct 1 •

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#21: Being pro-kid and anti-parenthood

Why parents need their child-free friends

Sep 17 •

#20: Ask a Hedonist: How did you overcome insecurities in non-monogamous relationships?

Aug 29 •

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#19: The popular relationship rule that's actually toxic

Aug 6 •

#18: Am I actually just practicing monogamy?

Hierarchical vs. egalitarian polyamory

Jul 24 •

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#17: Voice Note: What do we owe our weak tie lovers?

Today I'm talking about something I’m calling 'weak tie lovers.' Those relationships that aren't short term, but aren't full-on partnerships either.

Jul 8 •

#16: Overcoming social anxiety with hedonism

Ask a Hedonist is a reader-supported publication.

Jun 24 •

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