What is *Opening Up* by Tristan Taormino about?

*Opening Up* explores non-monogamous relationships, offering practical strategies for building trust, communication, and consent in open partnerships. Tristan Taormino combines real-life interviews with actionable advice on jealousy management, boundary-setting, and maintaining emotional and sexual health, making it a comprehensive guide for ethical non-monogamy.

Who should read *Opening Up*?

This book is ideal for individuals exploring polyamory, couples transitioning to open relationships, or therapists seeking insights into consensual non-monogamy. It’s also valuable for anyone interested in improving communication skills or understanding modern relationship dynamics beyond traditional monogamy.

Is *Opening Up* worth reading?

Yes, *Opening Up* is praised for its empathetic, non-judgmental approach and research-backed frameworks, drawing from 100+ interviews. It provides tools to navigate jealousy, time management, and ethical agreements, making it a standout resource for both newcomers and experienced practitioners of non-monogamy.

What are the key communication strategies in *Opening Up*?

Taormino emphasizes **active listening**, **transparency**, and **regular check-ins** to ensure all partners feel heard. She advises creating “relationship agreements” that outline boundaries, expectations, and sexual health protocols, which can evolve as dynamics change.

How does *Opening Up* address jealousy in open relationships?

The book reframes jealousy as a natural emotion to analyze rather than suppress. Taormino suggests techniques like self-reflection, compersion (finding joy in a partner’s other relationships), and collaborative problem-solving to transform jealousy into growth opportunities.

What types of non-monogamy does Tristan Taormino discuss?

*Opening Up* covers diverse structures, including **partnered non-monogamy**, **solo polyamory**, **swinging**, and **relationship anarchy**. Taormino stresses there’s no “one-size-fits-all” model, encouraging readers to design relationships aligned with their values.

What role do boundaries play in *Opening Up*?

Boundaries are foundational to ethical non-monogamy, protecting emotional and physical well-being. The book guides readers in defining clear limits (e.g., sexual health practices, time allocation) while remaining adaptable as relationships evolve.

How does *Opening Up* differ from *The Ethical Slut*?

While both books address non-monogamy, *Opening Up* focuses more on **practical frameworks** (e.g., creating agreements) and **modern relationship challenges** (e.g., digital communication). Taormino’s approach is particularly noted for its intersectional, LGBTQ+-inclusive perspective.

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Opening Up

Tristan Taormino

4.08 (4080 Reviews)

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Redefining love beyond monogamy, "Opening Up" has become the essential guide for ethical non-monogamy. Where "The Ethical Slut" merely scratched the surface, Taormino's work dives deeper - could her framework for honesty and communication revolutionize all your relationships, not just romantic ones?

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We're sold a fairy tale about finding one perfect soul mate who will fulfill all our needs-physical, emotional, psychological, financial, romantic, sexual, and spiritual.

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『Opening Up』は単なる本ではありません—Relationshipのマスタークラスです。あなたに最適な方法でレッスンを吸収できるよう、5つのユニークな学習モードを用意しています。深く考える人も、素早く学ぶ人も、物語が好きな人も、あなたのスタイルに合ったモードがあります。

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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

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@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

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Opening Up

Tristan Taormino

4.08 (4080 Reviews)

Relationship Self-growth Psychology Health

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー9分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード10件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ25分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「Opening Up」のベストクォート

We're sold a fairy tale about finding one perfect soul mate who will fulfill all our needs-physical, emotional, psychological, financial, romantic, sexual, and spiritual.

重要なポイント

The Myth of One True Love and Evolution of Alternatives

00:00

Imagine finding a single person who fulfills your every need - emotional, physical, intellectual, financial, and spiritual - for the rest of your life. Sounds perfect, right? This fairy tale has been sold to us through rom-coms, love songs, and cultural expectations. Yet the statistics tell a different story: marriage rates have plummeted nearly 50% in five decades, while infidelity remains remarkably consistent across generations, with roughly one-third to one-half of married people having at least one affair. The problem isn't just that monogamy is difficult - it's that we've wrapped it in unrealistic expectations. We're told that finding "the one" means never desiring anyone else, that attraction to others signals failure, and that one person should satisfy all our complex needs indefinitely. When faced with desires that contradict this mythology, people typically respond in one of four ways: suppress the feelings through willpower, deny them entirely (often leading to resentment), cheat (creating elaborate deceptions that destroy trust), or practice serial monogamy (ending relationships to pursue new desires, only to repeat the cycle). Throughout human history, people have practiced various forms of nonmonogamy, though often hidden from public view. Modern organized forms began with swinging in mid-20th century America, possibly originating among Air Force pilots during World War II who formed informal agreements about caring for each other's wives. By the late 1990s, an estimated 3 million Americans were swingers, creating a substantial subculture with dedicated magazines, private clubs, and national conventions. The sexual revolution of the 1960s questioned prevailing norms about sex and relationships. In 1972, Nena and George O'Neill's bestselling book "Open Marriage" sold over 1.5 million copies, proposing marriage as a flexible relationship where partners committed to each other's growth while maintaining personal freedom. Gay men pioneered alternative relationship styles decades earlier, developing concepts like "open relationships" and "friends with benefits" that would later influence broader movements. While these concepts existed earlier, the term "polyamory" gained popularity in the 1990s, distinguishing loving multiple relationships from purely sexual arrangements. "The Ethical Slut" (1997) introduced crucial concepts like compersion (taking joy in a partner's other relationships) and ethical frameworks for managing multiple connections. Today, polyamory has grown from a fringe movement to a recognized relationship choice, with hundreds of organizations, support groups, and educational resources available.

Debunking Myths About Open Relationships

Essential Skills and Relationship Styles

Navigating Emotional Complexity

Practical Challenges and Solutions

Creating New Relationship Paradigms

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00:00

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『Opening Up』を素早い記憶のヒントに凝縮し、率直さ、チームワーク、創造的な回復力の主要原則を強調します。

エンタメ

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鮮やかなストーリーテリングを通じて『Opening Up』を体験し、イノベーションのレッスンを記憶に残り、応用できる瞬間に変えます。

00:00

パーソナライズ

あなた自身の方法で『Opening Up』を体験。

何でも質問し、声を選び、本当にあなたに響く洞察を一緒に作り出しましょう。

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは20万人以上の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは20万人以上の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

1.5K Ratings4.7

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おすすめの本

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The Myth of One True Love and Evolution of Alternatives

Debunking Myths About Open Relationships

Essential Skills and Relationship Styles

Navigating Emotional Complexity

Practical Challenges and Solutions

Creating New Relationship Paradigms

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Myth of One True Love and Evolution of Alternatives

Debunking Myths About Open Relationships

Essential Skills and Relationship Styles

Navigating Emotional Complexity

Practical Challenges and Solutions

Creating New Relationship Paradigms

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Opening Up by Tristan Taormino Summary

Overview of Opening Up

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「Opening Up」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Myth of One True Love and Evolution of Alternatives

Debunking Myths About Open Relationships

Essential Skills and Relationship Styles

Navigating Emotional Complexity

Practical Challenges and Solutions

Creating New Relationship Paradigms

クイックサマリーモード - 『Opening Up』の要約を9分で読む・聴く

フラッシュカードモード - 『Opening Up』から厳選した10の洞察

エンタメモード - 『Opening Up』のレッスンを25分のストーリーで

パーソナライズモード - 『Opening Up』の要約を0分で読む・聴く

Opening UpのPDFをダウンロード

Opening UpのEPUBをダウンロード

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Myth of One True Love and Evolution of Alternatives

Debunking Myths About Open Relationships

Essential Skills and Relationship Styles

Navigating Emotional Complexity

Practical Challenges and Solutions

Creating New Relationship Paradigms