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The Decisions to Open a Relationship
To Three or Not to Three
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2023
Summary
The unique contribution of The Decisions to Open a Relationship: To Three or Not to Three is how James K. Beggan considers the social and psychological processes involved in how someone makes the decision to transition from a monogamous to a consensually nonmonogamous relationship. Informed by extensive research drawn from sociology, psychology, and the decision-making literature, Beggan provides a comprehensive analysis of processes associated with expressing the desire to open a previously closed romantic relationship, with special emphasis on the unique dynamics of the triad. His analysis provides valuable insights into managing jealousy, maintaining trust, and establishing healthy boundaries. He examines moral issues associated with breaking the promise of a monogamous relationship to satisfy goals related to personal growth. The book addresses issues related to intersectionality that involve sexual orientation, gender identity, and race.
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Edition
1/2023
Copyright Year
2023
ISBN-Print
978-1-6669-3995-8
ISBN-Online
978-1-6669-3996-5
Publisher
Lexington, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
224
Product Type
Monograph
Table of contents
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Contents No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 18
The Decision to Open a Relationship No access Pages 19 - 36
Consensual Nonmonogamy No access Pages 37 - 58
Moral Reasoning No access Pages 59 - 72
Polynomics No access Pages 73 - 86
How Do We Make Decisions? No access Pages 87 - 102
Risk Tolerance and Affective Forecasting No access Pages 103 - 118
The Centrality of Relationships No access Pages 119 - 130
Relationship Variables and Consensual Nonmonogamy No access Pages 131 - 140
The Monogamy Myth and Infidelity No access Pages 141 - 150
