One spouse, two-point-four kids, a golden retriever and a white picket fence. That’s the goal, right?
For some people that sounds perfect. For others, the monogamous ‘default’ feels restrictive and uncomfortable, and a more flexible approach allows them to flourish. In this honest, open guide, Sarah Stroh shares her experiences coming to terms with being non-monogamous and offers ways to explore relationship structures outside the status quo.
With advice on handling shame and stigma, understanding jealousy in yourself and your partners, and navigating long-term commitment, this book shows you how to develop healthy open relationships that support everyone involved. Whether you’re experienced with non-monogamy or simply poly-curious, this book will help you find relationship structures that work for you, and embrace life outside the box.
For some people that sounds perfect. For others, the monogamous ‘default’ feels restrictive and uncomfortable, and a more flexible approach allows them to flourish. In this honest, open guide, Sarah Stroh shares her experiences coming to terms with being non-monogamous and offers ways to explore relationship structures outside the status quo.
With advice on handling shame and stigma, understanding jealousy in yourself and your partners, and navigating long-term commitment, this book shows you how to develop healthy open relationships that support everyone involved. Whether you’re experienced with non-monogamy or simply poly-curious, this book will help you find relationship structures that work for you, and embrace life outside the box.
Reviews
Monogamaybe? offers a choose-your-own-adventure for wherever you are in your relationship(s) journey, teaching the skills necessary to practice non-monogamy. And yet, Sarah's memoir goes far deeper. By sharing and analyzing her polyamory path, she shows, firsthand, how to be a secure, grown-ass, fully functioning adult who doesn't let anger, fear, or unhelpful coping patterns dictate life. A must-read for anyone attempting to function in the world.
Monogamaybe? follows Stroh's journey through years of serial monogamy, cheating, and shame - before she even knew non-monogamy was an option. Stroh writes like a candid friend, tracing the real cost of not knowing yourself and the freedom that comes from finally being honest about what you actually want. Part memoir, part practical coaching, this book isn't trying to convince you of anything - it's helping you figure out what's true for you.