Practising Queer Non-Monogamy: Tools, Templates, and Communication Exercises

Knowing the philosophy of ethical non-monogamy is insufficient without practical tools for living it day to day. Agreements need to be negotiated, boundaries need to be communicated, jealousy needs to be managed in real time, and multiple relationships need to be scheduled and sustained. This workbook course gives you the concrete skills and templates to do all of that. By the end of this course you will be able to negotiate a clear relationship agreement with a partner, communicate your needs and limits using non-violent communication techniques, apply practical strategies for managing jealousy in the moment, and maintain a sustainable time and energy balance across multiple connections. What you will learn: - How to structure and conduct a relationship negotiation conversation: agenda, tone, and follow-up - A template for a relationship agreement covering communication expectations, sexual health practices, time allocation, and review schedules - Non-violent communication scripts adapted for non-monogamous contexts: expressing needs, making requests, and receiving difficult disclosures - Practical jealousy management techniques: identifying triggers, separating feeling from interpretation, and communicating distress without blame - Scheduling and time management for multiple relationships without burnout - How to introduce new partners to existing partners or to shared social networks thoughtfully - Sexual health communication: STI status disclosure, testing schedules, and barrier method conversations - Relationship check-in templates for regular review of agreements and emotional wellbeing Each module opens with a short explanatory reading and then moves immediately into a practical exercise — role-play scripts, fillable templates, or self-assessment checklists. You will produce a personalised relationship agreement template, a jealousy response plan, and a check-in schedule before completing the course. This course is designed for queer individuals who are in or actively entering non-monogamous arrangements and want concrete tools rather than theory. It is also written for people in monogamous relationships who are considering opening up and want to prepare properly. No prior experience is required.