Ep 11: Non-Monogamous Dating with Date Coach Steve Dean (Part III)
Channel: Chelsea Bee
Date: 14/03/2024

In part III of our sit-down with dating and relationship coach Steve Dean, we unpack all things non-monogamy. A lot of the tools used in exploring non-monogamy can be used in monogamous relationships as well. Love languages usually evolve, and sometimes new love languages can be experienced through ethical non-monogamy. Steve goes over how to make the initial steps and stresses the benefits of running through hypotheticals, including going as far as having a "practice threesome" with a willing third participant and then re-evaluating his thoughts and feelings with his partner. Lastly, Steve reviews how to recognize bad actors and how to be confident in making certain decisions upon entering into a non-monogamous relationship. For more about Steve Dean's work visit dateworking.com or stevedean.substack.com

00:00 Teaser intro
00:22 Recap
01:29 How popular is non-monogamy?
04:26 Forms of ENM and what to look for
07:47 Where monogamy and non-monogamy overlap
12:00 Re-learning love languages
17:03 Making the first step
20:19 Running hypotheticals
23:06 Practice threesome
29:34 Misusing poly language
39:47 Steve's upcoming projects
43:11 Call for new guests