Tom Brand 19/08/2024 Tom Brand 19/08/2024

What Is Hierarchical Polyamory (And Is It Toxic)?

While Hierarchical Polyamory can be used as a tool of control, I don't believe it is inherently toxic. It is possible to create healthy, ethical, hierarchical polyamorous relationships. But that can only work if people understand what they are getting into.

So, let's take a moment to explore the concept of Hierarchical Polyamory and whether or not it's always unethical.

Tom Brand 15/07/2024 Tom Brand 15/07/2024

Why Do We All Hate Unicorn Hunters?

What are Unicorn Hunters, why do they have such a bad reputation, and why might they not deserve it?

Tom Brand 29/04/2024 Tom Brand 29/04/2024

Why It’s Vital For Everyone to Learn About Polyamory

It’s time to deconstruct modern relationships and create something healthier and more ethical (even when it’s monogamous)

Tom Brand 15/04/2024 Tom Brand 15/04/2024

The Question Needed To Begin A Healthy Polyamorous Relationship

How to express and understand what you are looking for at the start of a new polyamorous relationship.

Tom Brand 22/01/2024 Tom Brand 22/01/2024

Yes, Women can be Polyamorous

And what you're really saying when you claim otherwise

Tom Brand 27/11/2023 Tom Brand 27/11/2023

Let’s Talk About Platonic Romance

I’ve long been a proponent of platonic romance. The only reason people find it strange is because of a lack of understanding and education about relationships and the puritanical idea that romance and sex must be reserved for a single person.

So, let’s talk about platonic romance.

Tom Brand 28/08/2023 Tom Brand 28/08/2023

Polyamory Does Not Equal Consent

If you have ever had a partner use an argument along the lines of "Well, you agreed to an open relationship, so what I did was fine," then they are not thinking about you as a person but as a tool to fulfil their needs and fantasies.

They are not looking at you as a human being but as an object to be manipulated and used.

Tom Brand 17/01/2023 Tom Brand 17/01/2023

Dating a Couple vs Being in a Triad

Joining a couple in their bed is one thing. Dating a couple is something else. And joining them in a Triad is a whole other thing entirely! And if you’re not clear on the differences, you’re putting yourself at risk of heartbreak.

Tom Brand 02/01/2023 Tom Brand 02/01/2023

How to Find Compersion in Polyamory

Compersion in polyamory may be difficult, but it is never impossible. And, if you do the work and open yourself to the idea, then compersion may appear when you least expect it.