Supporting Someone Polyamorous

FAQs About Non-Monogamy and Allyship for Family, Friends and Loved Ones

Lola Phoenix author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publishing:21st Aug '25

£14.99

This title is due to be published on 21st August, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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A guide for family and friends of polyamorous people so that they can better understand and support their loved one

Could my loved one's polyamory just be a phase?
What does it mean for raising children?
How should I navigate meeting multiple partners?
Having a polyamorous family member or friend can bring up lots of questions - including some that you might be too scared to ask. This non-judgemental, accessible guide addresses common concerns, explains new terminology and walks you through key scenarios to help you best support your polyamorous loved one.

An incredibly thorough yet easily digestible book for any friend or family member looking to support and better understand their loved one's decision to be polyamorous! Lola's writing is engaging, non-judgmental, and educational. -- Zachary Zane, Author of Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto
This guide to better understanding nonmonogamy and supporting your polyamorous loved one is a must-read for family members and friends who need more information and context about these styles of relating. Lola Phoenix offers kind and no-nonsense guidance I wish my family had when I told them about polyamory many years ago. -- Laura Boyle, relationship coach and author of Monogamy? In This Economy??
Beautifully balances an affirming stance to diverse relationship styles with an honest exploration of the challenges that come with relating outside the norm. Contains all the information those who are unfamiliar with non-monogamy need, presented in an accessible and engaging way with lots of helpful examples. It also addresses all the common questions friends and family have, answering these clearly and with compassion and wisdom around the understandable fears that generally underlie people's concerns. A spot on template for how we might support the people we love in their relationships and in general. -- Meg-John Barker, author of How To Understand Your Relationships

ISBN: 9781805018605

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

176 pages