Exploring polyamory and other forms of ethical nonmonogamy
Two and a half years ago I got this crazy idea in my head to write a book. I'd found myself unexpectedly single and wondered if there was a better way to experience romantic relationships. There are plenty books about love and dating out there already but unfortunately many are written with outdated perspectives and… Continue reading
I've lived in Salt Lake City over two and a half years. Utah is an interesting place. The religious majority continue to fight against the inevitable tide of modernity. Young people leave the church in droves, some in worse shape than others. Then there's the rest of us who ended up here for some reason… Continue reading Let’s Go Out Tonight
Online dating has created a whole new world of problems and potential adventures for those who want to start a new relationship. There are countless articles out there providing tips on how to navigate these strange waters. Limit the amount of information you give out about yourself up front. Meet in a public location. Don’t… Continue reading Dating With Purpose
Times are changing. More and more people are choosing to get off the beaten path that leads to death do us part. If current rates hold steady, 25% of people currently age 25-34 will never marry. Fortunately, for those of us who want to have relationships without the pressure and legal obligations of a ring, shacking… Continue reading Cohabitation On The Rise
The ability to worry is a curse on the human species. Sure, other animals may stress about immediate needs like food or shelter, but we have taken the ability to fear the unknown and perfected it to an art. We’ve morphed a necessary survival skill into a crippling stream of conscience that allows us to… Continue reading Living in Moments
It never ceases to baffle me how differently people use the same words. The current administration has demonstrated this with painstaking clarity. However, when it comes to personal liberties and the pursuit of happiness, confusion around the word freedom goes back centuries. The founding fathers wanted freedom from the monarchy, specifically for themselves and other… Continue reading The Land of the Freedoms I Approve
Everything about the way I do relationships has changed over the past few years. Monogamy is out the door. I no longer worry if I could raise children with a potential partner because I do not plan on having kids. My sexual preferences play a much more important role. The only people I imagine growing… Continue reading The Edge
I turn 32 today. My partner was sweet enough to promise me this morning that when I soon enter the geriatric ward and start to lose my senses he will pretend to be Harry Dresden and move things around my room when I’m not looking then say it was magic. He’s a keeper. I work… Continue reading A Love Story Almost Lost
Hello Friends, I wanted to provide a quick update on the status of my upcoming book Catch and Release: How I Used Science to Hack My Love Life. I am currently in the editing phase. It's been tedious, but I think these final read throughs have allowed me to solidify some ideas that were in… Continue reading Book Update!!
A Polyamorous Love Story 