Archive - Navigating Non-Monogamy with Aria Diana

How to Propose Opening A Once Monogamous & Hetero Marriage in a Way That Feels Safe

So you want to explore getting your needs met by more than one person with different genders? Here's where I’d begin.

Nov 26 •

The "Comperstruggle" is Real

Exploring the coexistence of jealousy and compersion in non-monogamous dynamics

Nov 19 •

5 Ways Non-Monogamous Values Counter Authoritarianism and Inspire Collective Well-Being

Exploring how non-monogamy’s principles of collaboration and mutual care challenge hierarchical power structures

Nov 12 •

Metamour Relationship Discovery Tool

5 prompts to help identify if you’re more aligned with the non-monogamous philosophies and metamour relationship structures of parallel, garden party or…

Nov 5 •

October 2024

Moving Toward Non-Monogamous Neutrality and Acceptance Instead of Forced Compersion

Chapter 5 of the Composting Competition Book Club Video Series: Exploring the jealousy-compersion spectrum in non-monogamy and polyamory

Oct 29 •

Expressing Resentment Without Compromising Connection

Balancing emotional honesty while respecting your partner's autonomy

Oct 22 •

The Spirit of Collaboration As a Key Element of Compersion

Chapter 4 of the Composting Competition Book Club Video Series: Leaning in to connection with metamours and cultivating attitudinal compersion

Oct 15 •

5 Essential Questions to Navigate Power Dynamics When a Couple Dates Another Couple or a Solo Poly Person

Communication in triad and quad relationships: What to discuss openly now, to avoid hurt feelings later

Oct 8 •

Building Gratitude & Creating Safety in Non-Monogamy

Chapter 3 of the Composting Competition Book Club Video Series: How to foster gratitude amidst external stigmas and internal mononormative conditioning

Oct 1 •

September 2024

"Can polyamory really be healthy?"

A question from a paid reader, for my paid readers. In short: Yes. Love isn't finite and exclusivity isn't the hallmark of healthy love.

Sep 24 •

Positive Empathy And 20 Tips to Cultivate Compersion

Chapter 2: Composting Competition Book Club Video Series

Sep 17 •

Unraveling "We"

The important step of differentiating from a monogamous partner before attempting to pursue non-monogamy (and 3 ways to practice individuation)

Sep 10 •

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