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Podcast: After the Affair
Episode: 167. Is Non-Monogamy Just an Excuse for Betrayal?
Description: In the aftermath of betrayal, a growing number of people are hearing something deeply confusing, and often deeply hurtful:
“Maybe we should open the relationship.”
“Monogamy just isn’t natural for me.”
“I think I’m actually non-monogamous.”
But what happens when these statements appear after an affair, not before?
Is it genuine self-discovery… or a way to avoid accountability?
In this episode, Luke breaks down the crucial difference between ethical non-monogamy and the post-affair use of non-monogamy as a justification, distraction, or manipulation tactic.
You’ll learn why t...