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Scenario

How polyamorous families navigate explaining relationship choices to children

My teenage daughter is asking really direct questions about why I have two partners and while my husband and girlfriend and I have always been honest about our relationship structure, we're realizing we never figured out how to explain the deeper why of it in a way that feels authentic rather than defensive.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Living authentically as a family means being able to articulate not just what you do but why it matters, especially when the world will ask your children to defend what you've chosen.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Polyamory & Non-Monogamy?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.