No, we love you. Further, they reject creating rules and hierarchies. Multiamory is created and produced by Jase Lindgren, Dedeker Winston, and me, Emily Matlack. Dedeker: Well good job, me. How one connects to the partner or ways to run a relationship should be on them. Go for it. Emily: Here's the quote. All these, no problem." Then I found that it came up just with clients a lot especially clients who are forging new relationships and wanting to be much more intentional about their relationships that I found a really good resource to give to people to just think about questions to ask or conversation topics to bring up or even questions to ask themselves when thinking about what different non-traditional relationships they might want. If you cross that off immediately, it can be helpful. You align with the other person and can collaboratively choose items from different platters. Most importantly, it is based on three pillars: Effective communication Empathy Willingness to express your emotions I really like there's this note in the center, in this most updated version of the chart, encouraging people using the chart that you have to agree together on what it is that you want. Its about respecting each others choices regardless of how selfish or stupid it is. Yes. I really want to use this, and I want to print it out. Emily: Templeton, oh that's such a sad film in story but anyways this is not going to be a sad episode. The point of it isn't to be all and all. Subsequently, five case studies covering each Central Asian state outline each . Just like all tools or activities for building relationships, it's just a jumping off point, and the conversations you have with your partner(s) are the most important thing you'll get out of this experience. Jase: It's a Swedish word comes from the word Smorgas, which means basically a sandwich. added Communication Response: considerate response Then it was updated by Maxx Hill with the guidance of the relationship anarchy polyamory and solo polyamory Facebook groups in April and September of 2018. It could be as simple as writing a yes, no, maybe never, maybe in the future, next to every single thing, one article suggested getting out colored pencils or crayons or using a color code system to show your interest in a category. Anyway, a fun free solution for that. For this reason, anarchists follow relationship anarchy smorgasbord produced by a few anarchists and posted very first on Reddit polyamory forum. They actually comprehend that not all relationships are equal. You go, Okay, we have this power hierarchy in a way, where you're the one who handles my mail and controls that. I love it." It's a table listing 16 different areas of relationships, including romance, friendship, cohabitation, touch, partnership, caregiving, emotional intimacy, emotional support, and finances. I've got to do it. folks in the RA community. 2 hours ago, Mari_Ally said: 1) writing erotic letters? Then we start to expand out from the center a little bit and we start to get into things like our creative connection, so like yoga or dance together, or doing theater, or offering each other companionship. I've never used this exact graphic in my own relationships (the latest version was created after my romantic relationship started) but the subjects listed are definitely some of the things that get brought up in discussing with play partners what a partnership looks like to us and what activities are involved - though there's a lot of "jumping off" from the relevant categories. Of course, sitting down with somebody and speaking really intentionally about what relationship you want to craft probably is not going to feel as organic as just seeing where things go, which is how most of us have been socialized to deal with relationships. I think a buffet is probably the closest thing for us. There's a lot of creators that are actively changing the boards. There's so many different ways to use it and it's just yet another fun tool that I think can enhance one's relationship so, oh yes. Dedeker: Of course, we also need to talk about critiques because you can't have anything created on the internet without people criticizing it also but that's okay. Relationship Anarchy Worksheet Smorgasbord Participants: Instructions Use the Smorgasbord as a starting point to negotiate what will be included in your relationship: 1. Join us in voting with our voices, our wallets, and our actions. What is a Revocable Living Trust for a Married Couple? Yes. Now, what monogamous means in a relationship? However, the rule is to not be overcome by fear and stick to your own rules. Then maybe in the next one, you could cover several others and you can break it up however much you need to. The best place to share your thoughts with other listeners is on this episode's discussion thread in our private Facebook group or Discord chat. Once you both are done, you both can compare your mutual requirements, and begin working on the ones that dont match. What we're going to do is we're going to look at it. There are even ways you can contribute for free. . Just spend time exploring each other without any boundaries. Jase: It must be the connection to Charlotte's Web. "Relationship anarchy questions the idea that love is a limited resource that can only be real if restricted to a couple." . If you find one please let us know at info@multiamory.com and we will fix it ASAP. No duties, demands and disappointments. Again, especially for those ones where you need more check in about it. That's really interesting having a potential Smrgsbord talk with someone who's like a sponsor or a mentor or someone along those lines. We'll be looking at some of the core components of relationship anarchy and how they can be applied in order to improve our relationships . In polyamory, people start engaging with different partners. Anyway, some things to think about when you're using this chart. Legal Connections Face-to-face Financial Sexual Power of attorney Frequency Involving genitals, anus Adoption I go back to it quite a lot. Dedeker: That was a little bit of a rude awakening in second grade. This board includes a number of concepts, antithetical to many understandings of RA. You're not just taking it for granted. Yes, I love sharing these tools with my clients. This is a terrible unethical social experiment but it's funny in my mind. Click here for ways you can support positive change through petitions, demonstrations, and donation. To me, it reminds me of some movie I watched as a kid. Maybe you've never really had to encounter that because of the gender that you are. Dedeker: I think fortunately/unfortunately what we've learned, I think, especially from being in the non-monogamous community is that when you're in a relatively small community, unfortunately, there can be some overlap in some of these relationships. I saved it off the internet long ago. What matters is the Relationship anarchy smorgasbord; Relationship anarchy versus polyamory versus monogamy; Common misconceptions about relationship anarchy; Do anarchists believe in marriage? Oh, you hadn't. I highly recommend it to everybody. The currently shared version is version five, which is most easily recognized because of the gradient of gray circles behind the bubbles. Our researcher for this episode actually had a discussion with Maxx Hill and they are the creator of versions two through five, the majority of the versions that are even out there. Some of them are stated below: It is popularly believed that anarchy love came into existence because people are scared of commitment or want to stay away from it. Oh yes, sounds wonderful." It means enjoying the relationship with as many people without the need of a label or hierarchy. There is a structure that differs from societal relationship norms that advocates that interactions between individuals should not be categorized, but defined on a case-to-case basis, and each interpersonal dynamic should not be based on rules and commitment, but by mutually agreed upon boundaries. Dedeker: That's really funny because when I saw it in Mind and Body I was like, "I think I'm quoted on an article in Mind and Body." This forces a certain set of behaviours and bars the free flow of emotions between individuals. Now please listener, do not think that means that I'm a huge fan of my own work because most of the other stuff that I write and I read I'm like "Oh you gross. It says that people should continuously open up their feelings just like any other. To this end, mechanisms are re quired That's an online sticky board where you can put up post-it notes and draw lines between them have your whole conspiracy theory board virtually, and you can collaborate with other people so both of you can be putting stickies and moving them around at the same time. RA is exactly what it says, it is. 339 - The Smorgasbord of Relationships Multiamory Black Lives Matter. Let's talk about what the heck relationship anarchy even is. We're going--. "I have been working with it for four or five years now. Episode One: Intro to Relationship Anarchy. They dont differentiate between their romantic, sexual, or platonic partners. Emily: Speaking of change, there's another quote from the Center for Growth.com that talks about that change that does happen in relationships and how to apply it to this form, this not test, it's a fun thing. Version here I believe that M is referring to and Maxx are referring to the RA Facebook group, relationship anarchy Facebook group. It just means that there's communication around these organic changes happening. So what is Relationship Anarchy (RA) and how is it different from other relationships sanctioned by society? It's so intended to be a starting place of how you can have these conversations and talk about customizing your relationship and how it's going to look, and what's going to be in it. Relationship Anarchists believe that if you understand its a polygamous relationship form the start, then both parties are trustworthy since theres no need to hide anything. Got to make a little felt relationship anarchy Smrgsbord --. Dedeker: Yes. Emily: I really appreciate the intentional way that Maxx created all of the different words in the categories, the subcategories within each category. Emily: Thank goodness. Another difference between a solo poly vs relationship anarchy is structure. we'll be looking at some of the core components of relationship anarchy and how they can be applied in order to improve our relationships and work against the various normative systems that cause so many to be hurt, disenfranchised, or disempowered.for some more background and a deeper dive into relationship anarchy, check out episode 150: Maybe yes. This week's episode is all about the Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord! You could go through this with your mail carrier, or-- I don't know why I always go to the mail carrier. Emily: Got it. They never have been. But it is a pretty good indicator of the flexibility of relationship anarchist philosophy to customized relationships, and a useful tool. Dedeker: Yes, but then on the other hand, it's also great. Again, a tool like this can help clarify what these relationships mean for each individual. They are focused on building relationships and not just sex Further, they reject creating rules and hierarchies. It's like, "Oh, you know what? They understand that their feelings and desires come first above all others, and then from there, theres a hierarchy over which matters next. The whole thing with like a marriage contract, I even get a little bit squeaked out by, there's some non-monogamy literature out there that encourages relationship contract or kind of contextualizing your agreements. It is also to acknowledge the inevitability of change. This has chosen families, spouses, parent, cousin, sibling, date-mate, I like that. Dedeker: It's so thinking about, I think that we don't often track our own history as people in these weird little fringe communities. The smorgasbord talks about different relationship elements for various. If this show is . The idea of relationship anarchya term coined by Andie Nordgren is that people within a relationship are the complete and total agents of that . It always makes me feel like, because as I think it doesn't necessarily build in a lot of this flexibility into it, because this tool is also supposed to act as a temperature check on things and a way to assess compatibility. Not all who use this are relationship anarchists, and those who are may need to discuss how their relational style differs from cultural norms. I think having examples of how others do it I maybe understand myself better. Today we're going to discuss it history, significance, and how you can use it in your relationships even if you don't consider yourself a relationship anarchist. Lastly, last critique is just straight up. Another difference between a solo poly vs relationship anarchy is structure. It is a practice of consciously aligning intentions with others rather than unconsciously projecting assumptions and abiding by societal expectations. Jase: is our only option, that's for sure. I think a common critique that comes up about honestly any intentional relationship tool or conversation is, "Oh, but this doesn't lend itself to organic relationships." It's like bigger than a charcuterie. Most of them really. Before we get into all of that, we're going to discuss some ways that you can help keep the show going by going to our sponsors and checking them out, so that we can continue bringing you this show for free. There's nothing wrong with liking boxes to contain your relationships, it works better for a lot of people (most people probably), but it's more a modification of the usual relationship package than a rejection of it. Now I would love to see how this would look like in your relationships? Dedeker: Do what you got to do get a felt board is when I illusion. is sin; in RA, the rules of being open to other partners are already set and engaging with other partners is not considered so. 10 Powerful Financial Goals for Couples to Build Their Marriage, 10 Silly Mistakes to Avoid When Resolving Conflict in Marriage, How to Balance a Career With Marriage: 8 Tips, What Is a Postnuptial Agreement? That's lovely that people are really changing it and making it more cohesive for the broader masses, but you can customize it yourself as well. They said this, "At this point, I have a Facebook, which is Maxx Hill M-A-X-X Hill, where I have shared the Smrgsbord publicly and I've had discussions about it. It's going to be a fun episode about how you can make your relationship better which is basically what all of our episodes are about in one way or another. Our question on Instagram this week is have you heard of the RA Smrgsbord and do you use it in your relationships? It might just be an easy, "Okay, Yes. How one connects to the partner or ways to run a relationship should be on them. Now, what monogamous means in a relationship? Relationship anarchy Smrgsbord: A tool for discussion. We'll include links to the board in the description for this episode on our website, as well as on our social media this week, but if you can't find it there, you can also just do a search online for it, relationship anarchy Smrgsbord, and you'll find it. 1. Many of you are familiar with relationship anarchy and some of you may even practice it but do what the RA Smrgsbord is? With that brief history and that beautiful quotation we're going to talk a little bit more about the relationship anarchy Smrgsbord . The first chapter defines relationship anarchy and expands on its anarchist, utopian, and transformational foundations, as well as its understanding in academic research and by different groups and its interpretations from both familiar and critical perspectives. What is right for the relationship and what isnt needs to be decided by the people involved in it. The Relationship Anarchy smorgasbord is like a buffet of relational styles, commitments, and expectations [7]. Solo polyamory is the same, except they know they are narcissistic, while relationship anarchists dont. As you just said so many of us grow up thinking that we know exactly what a sexual relationship or romantic relationship looks like, versus platonic relationship. You can add things to it. It's too much. Pre-identifying as a (monogamous) relationship anarchist, this stuff used to give me a headache. Then as we branch out, even further to the outer ring of this, we're looking at things like financial entanglements. It logically follows that without hierarchy, everyone is equal. I think it makes sense to include those things here as well. Relationship anarchy smorgasbord Whether you are entering a fresh union or reconstructing an existing one out of the distinct these a practice, you should understand the deepness with the build. I think that a lot of people in like the more intentional relationship community are a particular breed in being really into these kinds of things that help to codify our ability to just be more intentional with relationships but of course, ultimately, if you don't like the tool you don't have to use it. That can be really helpful, even as you're starting to date even before you might get to the point of sitting down with the Smrgsbord, you have a more of a sense of what types of things relationships can be and which ones you want and which ones you, that that might help give you some clarity, or you could potentially go through this and then have some other members of your polycule. I thought I was going to be the only one. Actually I don't even think it's that overwhelming but I get it customize--. I do think that we can sometimes just fail to really accurately convey what it is that we want or if we expect things to change over time, in a particular direction, that we just sometimes fail at that, not necessarily because we're bad people and trying to deceive other people. Emily: Wow that was beautiful. The capacity to love someone should not limit us from loving others. Physical touch: yes. 2020 by Ready For Polyamory readyforpolyamory@gmail.com Proudly created with Wix.com. Every single relationship has the ability to customize itself. What was it? Dedeker: That's just kidding. There are numerous versions of the relationship anarchy smorgasbord, but the version were discussing the most in this episode is version 5, which was updated by Maxx Hill in 2019. I just keep that in mind that it's not like you have to go through and somehow analyze each one. 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