by Karyn Wittmeyer | Sep 25, 2023 | Communication, Emotional Intimacy, Insight Building, New Relationship Energy, Relationship Skills
The best thing and the worst thing about nonmonogamy is that sometimes you can have a full schedule of relationships. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to longer term relationships having little to no sexual connection, or becoming “really good roommates”....
by Karyn Wittmeyer | Sep 18, 2023 | Communication, Emotional Intimacy, General Information, Insight Building, New Relationship Energy, Relationship Skills
Many years ago, the list of 36 questions to ask your mate to fall in love came out. It’s certainly a great list for getting to know someone! The original 36 questions are broken down into three sections that move from ice-breaker to deeper questions about...
by Karyn Wittmeyer | Sep 11, 2023 | Communication, Emotional Intimacy, General Information, New Relationship Energy, Nonmonogamy 101, Relationship Skills
One of the rules couples often have when they first open up is that they aren’t going to develop an emotional connection to others. Unfortunately, due to the way New Relationship Energy works, we don’t always have control over who we feel connected to. The...
by Karyn Wittmeyer | Sep 4, 2023 | Attachment, Communication, Emotional Intimacy, General Information, Nonmonogamy 101, Relationship Skills
Let’s break down what emotional intimacy really is when it comes to our nonmonogamous relationships! It’s important not to get it confused with affection, physical intimacy, new relationship energy, and having shared trauma (because trauma bonding is...
by Karyn Wittmeyer | Aug 14, 2023 | Attachment, Boundaries, Communication, Emotional Intimacy, Insight Building, Relationship Skills, Terms
Navigating the complex dynamics of multiple romantic relationships while making sure all the romantic partners involved are being fulfilled can be tricky. Interpersonal relationships are complicated at the best of times, let alone when intimacy is involved. One of the...
by Karyn Wittmeyer | Jun 5, 2023 | Attachment, Boundaries, Emotional Intimacy, Insight Building, New Relationship Energy, Nonmonogamy 101, Relationship Skills, Tripping Hazards
Now that I’ve told you a bit about the link between limerence and New Relationship Energy, what the signs of limerence are, and what the different phases of love are, and how hormones released during NRE affect your attachment style, some of you might have some...
