Episode 018: Open Marriage

This week Stephanie and Travis discuss being honest about your intentions when initiating a relationship (sexual or romantic). We’ve all heard “just be honest at the beginning so no one gets hurt”. Yet there are people who rather get what they want and dash. Ouch. What’s the difference between directly paying for a sexual transaction and paying for dates and gifts with hopes of getting sex in return? We know one actually guarantees the sex. The other leads to disappointment, guilted/intimidated consent. 

Do you know anyone in an open relationship? Open marriage? Travis and Stephanie weigh in on this dynamic. Could you guess who has wanted to try it? Well sort of try it. Relationships have been evolving publicly in ways we wouldn’t have imagined just a few years ago. Polyamory works for some and sounds like torture for others.