Research talks about benefits of consensual non-monogamy. Those benefits depend on the consent staying real.
What the research is about
Sex and Psychology outlines benefits reported in the literature.
Source: The Unique Benefits of a Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationship, Sex and Psychology, April 24,
- Figures, samples, and methods are on that page.
How this shows up in public play
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A benefit in a paper is not owed to you by a partner.
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Opening a relationship to "fix" it is a separate, risky project. Do that at home.
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Event staff are not your relationship mediators.
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If everyone in the agreement wanted this weekend, say what each person is there to do.