Ep 56: I'm not ok! and Curiouser and Curiouser: Listener Questions

 

What are YOU curious about?

In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline answer listener questions. How should you prepare yourself and your children when families begin to blend? Is polyamory different for demi and asexuals? How do you manage the jealousy and hurt when opening up? Should you wait to find your career or get financially stable before starting a relationship? What if you want poly and they won’t open? Effy and Jacqueline dive into these questions while sharing some personal stories and reflections of their own.

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