In this episode, Dee talks about effective communication and how to reconcile differing communication methods. Beyond communication, what does it mean to really comprehend what another person is saying? What are some strategies to translate your unique language and someone else's unique language so you are fully comprehending what you each want to get across?
Tag: relationship anarchy
Points of Compatibility
In this episode, Dee talks about compatibility. What is compatibility? What are some points of compatibility to discuss with people you are in close relation to? (This episode sets up the next few episodes about how to determine compatibility, negotiating relationships, how to reconcile differing communication methods, and navigating and communicating relationship expectations.)
Emotional Intelligence
In this episode, Dee talks about emotional intelligence. What is emotional intelligence? How do you determine how much emotional intelligence a person has? When do you know you're not compatible with someone in regards to emotional intelligence, and what do you do with that information? Things mentioned in the episode: Summer Rain - Dwell Tea… Continue reading Emotional Intelligence
Let’s Talk About Sex, Part 1: Addressing Shame & Stigma
In this episode, Alex Rich joins DeeRae to talk about sex, sexuality, sexual health, addressing the sexual shame that comes from purity culture, and destigmatizing STIs. GUEST INFO: Alex Rich, Sexologoy Bae Instagram: @sexologybae Twitter: @GeauxSeeTheLady Things mentioned in the episode: Winter Wake Up Tea Just Add Honey Tea Co Study re: ENM & STI… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sex, Part 1: Addressing Shame & Stigma
Being Vulnerable
In this episode, Dee talks about vulnerability - what is it and what are ways to foster vulnerability in your relationships. Things mentioned in the episode: Spellbound LLC TRANSCRIPT
Down with Amatonormativity: Aromanticism & Relationship Anarchy
In this episode, Dee talks about the concept of amatonormativity, discovering how she was aromantic, and what relationship anarchy looks like and means to her. Things mentioned in the episode: Dollar Tea Club Mulled Wine Amatonormativity Aromantic Spectrum Relationship Anarchy TRANSCRIPT
Sunny Dee Answers: Questions from Listeners
In this episode, Dee gives an overview of non-monogamy, talks about some non-monogamous terms, and answers ten questions from listeners. Things mentioned in the episode: Dwell Tea Co Stepping Off The Relationship Escalator book & other resources Designer Relationships book TRANSCRIPT
I’m Just Emotionally Promiscuous, Yall: My Journey to Non-Monogamy
A ramble into how I recognized that I was, indeed, non-monogamous - even though it should have been hella obvious. This is a very, very high overview into this, because I'll be discussing different aspects of my journey and things I learned more specifically/in depth in episodes to come. TRANSCRIPT 0:00: [Sunny Dee Theme Plays]… Continue reading I’m Just Emotionally Promiscuous, Yall: My Journey to Non-Monogamy
connection
Dangerous Cliffs Signs People think that intimacy is about sex. But intimacy is about truth. When you realize you can tell someone your truth, when you can show yourself to them, when you stand in front of them and their response is "you're safe with me" - that's intimacy. Little known fact about me: I… Continue reading connection
relationship anarchy is not limited to non-monogamy
Anja Ciupka, Love Is Not Exclusive Lately, I've been receiving a lot of surveys about non-monogamy that provide a multiple choice list to choose your "style" of polyamory. All of them have listed "relationship anarchy" as a choice. I've also been in quite a bit of discussions where people casually mention that the ethical non-monogamy… Continue reading relationship anarchy is not limited to non-monogamy