Relationship Structures w/Jessie Maree

Date Aired: July 24, 2024

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Produced By Janice Formichella

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Episode Description

Relationship structures are so much more diverse and expansive than most of us ever learned growing up. In this episode, I invite you to join me and my brilliant guest Jessie Maree for a candid, playful, and sometimes irreverent exploration of how we can do relationships differently. Jessie and I dive into why thinking outside the box is not just an option. For the right kind of person, it’s a powerful act of self-discovery and self-love.

Together, we walk through five relationship structures that capture the evolving ways people connect and build intimacy:

Monogamy and serial monogamy (why it works for many, why it doesn’t for others, and how Western culture shapes our assumptions)
Polyamory (including solo polyamory, hierarchical vs. non-hierarchical, and what it really means to love more than one)
Living apart together (LAT)—a growing trend for couples who choose intimacy without cohabitation, and why this option is increasingly popular
Friends with benefits and erotic friendships (the beauty and pitfalls of intimacy rooted in friendship, with research-backed emotional outcomes)
Open relationships (from swingers to “don’t ask, don’t tell” setups, and why clear boundaries and communication are always the foundation)

Jessie shares her personal evolution from serial monogamy to embracing non-monogamous relationships, and we both get honest about our own experiments, mistakes, and growth. We tackle the myths, the realities, and the real work required. Work like confronting jealousy, setting boundaries, and navigating societal expectations.

At the heart of this episode is permission: permission to question, to experiment, to communicate openly, and to create relationships that actually fit your needs. Whether you’re monogamous, non-monogamous, single, partnered, or “none of the above,” Jessie and I want you to feel validated and empowered to do relationships your way.

If you loved this conversation, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or reach out for coaching if you want support thinking outside the box in your own love life. Your choices are valid, and you deserve joy and fulfillment on your terms.