Since 2020, non-monogamy has become a hot button topic — but always in a couple-centric way! This interactive workshop will introduce you to approaching non-monogamy as a single person. We’ll cover introductory topics like types of non-monogamy (from open relationships to polyamory), dealing with jealousy *and* how to find partners.
As a single-specific course, we’ll also explore how to navigate couples’ privilege, unicorn hunting, hierarchy, vetting and non-monogamous red flags.
Attendees will partake in determine their values, desires and concerns when it comes to opening up. The ultimate goal is to get you thinking about what type of non-monogamy will work for you, as well as create foundational pillars to go back to when things get tough.
Agenda
6:30 PM: Arrival
7:00 PM: Class Begins
8:30 PM: Q&A
9:00 PM: Class Ends
About Your Instructor
Gabrielle Smith (she/her) is a writer and non-monogamy educator based out of Brooklyn. Since 2020, she has coached over 100 clients on alternative relationship structures, negotiations, and, of course, jealousy. She has been featured in Red Table Talk, and her writing has appeared in Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Business Insider and various other publications. You can find her on Instagram @bygabriellesmith, where she teachers her over 50,000 followers about relationships, kink, and sex — all from an intersectional lens.
FAQs
FAQ: what should I bring?
*A pen and paper for notes!
FAQ: what should I wear?
*Whatever makes you comfortable! This isn't a sexy course and we will be sitting at tables.
FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?)
*This is an all levels course — even if you're experienced in non-monogamy, the practices are intended to help you navigate big feelings, vetting, and how to deal with living as a non-monogamous single.
FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?
*As this is a singles class, it's preferred that you come solo! However, we all have different relationship orientations / intentions, so it's not a hard and fast rule.
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