Opening Up Doesn't Fix What's Already Broken
Opening a relationship does not repair problems that were already there. This post explores what happens when ethical non-monogamy is used as a solution for disconnection, resentment, sexual dissatisfaction, or trust issues, and why expanding a relationship usually magnifies the patterns already in place.
Agreements Aren't Rules in a Trench Coat
Calling something an agreement does not automatically make it consensual. This post unpacks the difference between agreements, rules, boundaries, and control, and why the real question is not what you call it, but whether everyone involved actually has meaningful choice.