Polyamory & Open Marriage: Is It Right for You?
- A reader seeks advice on navigating her husband's interest in ethical non-monogamy, a concept they had previously discussed and dismissed.
- Her husband has developed feelings for a colleague, who reciprocates his interest.
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Ethical Non-Monogamy: Is It Right for Your relationship?
Updated June 8, 2025
A reader seeks advice on navigating her husband’s interest in ethical non-monogamy, a concept they had previously
discussed and dismissed. The wife, while not morally opposed, currently prefers to focus on strengthening their
existing relationship and desires more of her husband’s attention.
Her husband has developed feelings for a colleague, who reciprocates his interest. The colleague is married,
but her husband is unaware of the agreements within that relationship. The reader fears resentment if her husband
curtails the connection, but feels disrespected if he pursues it.
one approach involves openness and clear communication, according to Erich Fromm, a 20th-century philosopher and
psychologist. He emphasized that love necessitates freedom and actively