One true love or many: Monogamy vs. open relationships

Is monogamy a tired social contract — or a deeply meaningful way to build a life with someone you love? Is opening up your relationship an act of honesty and freedom, or just another complicated commitment in an already overbooked life? Roll up, Ladies, as monogamy and Ethical non-monogamy go head-to-head. Arguing in favour of fidelity is comedian and Deadloch actor, Nikki Britton. Meanwhile, sex therapist, Aleks Trkulja goes in to bat for ENM. Will one relationship style prevail? This episode will answer questions like: What is Ethical non-monogamy? Should I open my relationship? Was Lindy West in an open marriage? Are there rules in an Non-Monogamous relationship? How can I date more than one person? Is monogamy the same as marriage? Is ENM the same as Polyamory? What to listen to next: What we need men to know about sex — ABC listen Is your attachment style messing with your love life? — ABC listen Is everyone having better sex than me? The case against hookup sex with Hannah Ferguson — ABC listen What to read next: Why these women have never had a partner — ABC News The women staying single by choice in a world of relentless dating pressure What happens to your sex life during perimenopause? This episode contains references to dating, monogamy, non-monogamy, heterosexuality, ethical non-monogamy, ENM, polyamory, sex, relationships, orgasms, partnerships, tinder, bumble, Hinge, dating apps, ghosting,

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One true love or many: Monogamy vs. open relationships is an episode from Ladies, We Need To Talk.

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This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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