Archive - Navigating Non-Monogamy with Aria Diana

A Menu of Relationship Agreements for Newly Opened Marriages

With care for your partnership—and respect for everyone you connect with

Jun 17 •

The Common Core Fear of "Not Being Enough"

What to do when non-monogamy makes us question our inherent worthiness

Jun 10 •

How Polyamory Can Expand Our Emotional Capacity

Making room to hold the complexity of both NRE and heartbreak at the same time

Jun 3 •

May 2025

Rules vs. Boundaries: Are Your Partner’s Fears Controlling Your Relationships?

How to offer reassurance without sacrificing your autonomy in non-monogamy

May 27 •

Casual, Not Careless: Dating Skills for the Conscious Single

Non-monogamy lite alternatives to “don’t ask, don’t tell” that actually build real connection

May 20 •

Solo Polyamory as the Antidote to Codependency: Reclaiming the Self Through Decentered Love

What if the love you're seeking starts with the commitment to never abandon yourself again?

May 13 •

Essential Non-Monogamous Reading

The books, teachers and educators that keep me grounded in this work (And celebrating a top 100 spotlight!)

May 6 •

April 2025

Choosing Not to Know: Practicing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ with Consent

A trauma-informed approach to protecting your peace, pacing emotional exposure, and co-creating safer non-monogamous relationships

Apr 29 •

Queer Abundance & the Courage to Disappoint

Turning 40 without shrinking

Apr 22 •

Set and Setting for the Heart: Why Emotional Containers Matter in Non-Monogamy

Why big emotional experiences without a container are like psychedelic trips without a guide

Apr 15 •

The Myth of Safety Through Exclusivity

Why even monogamous commitments can’t guarantee emotional security—and what actually helps us feel safe, seen, and steady in love.

Apr 8 •

Letting Your Wings Unfold: Differentiation, Interdependence, and Emotional Tools for Open Relationships

Part 2 of 2: Learn how to honor your individuality while co-creating emotional safety in non-monogamy

Apr 1 •

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