Nonmonogamy has exploded in popularity over recent decades, spawning dozens of how-to guides and countless media articles. But quietly, in the wake of this wave of non-traditional relationships, a growing number of people have moved away from the nonmonogamy they once practiced. It's not about rejecting nonmonogamy as bad or wrong. For some, trauma or the stresses of everyday life got in the way of multiple committed relationships; others lost their motivation to pursue new partners. Some ended up monogamous by attrition, and others are single by choice.
What's it like on the other side of nonmonogamy? How did you get there? How does your life reflect what you learned along the way? Is nonmonogamy an identity or a practice? And do you think you might ever jump back in?
Post-Nonmonogamy and Beyond invites you to explore these questions in a spirit of self-reflection, self-compassion and curiosity. An exploration of what happens when nonmonogamous people decide to no longer be nonmonogamous-how they got there, what it means to them and what might happen next. Post-Nonmonogamy and Beyond is a beautiful reminder that intimacy does not come in absolutes, and that shifting the ways you approach love, sex, and attraction does not have to mean invalidating who you were or drastically changing who you are now. Zanin's compassion and empathy toward such complex discussions of identity, desire, and fulfillment, make this a crucial and affirming resource for anyone reflecting on the interpersonal connections in their life.
