A groundbreaking roadmap for navigating relationships that exist beyond societal conventions—essential reading and inclusive guidance for readers who are poly, nonmonogamous, kinky, or childfree-by-choice
This book is for those who walk uncharted relational terrain: polyamorous, kink-oriented, child-free, or fluid-identity partnerships, as well as conscious traditional couples seeking choice over default.
Drawing on her expertise as a licensed psychologist and her own personal journey—including divorces and evolving identities—clinical psychologist Dr. Beth Gadomski presents relational integrity as the ultimate compass for love, intimacy, and partnership. She shows you how to come into aligment with what that means to you, and how to build more honest and fulfilling relationships that change and evolve as you do.
Unlike conventional guides that measure success by longevity, Consenting Adults redefines success as integrity and alignment—radical honesty with yourself and your partners. It provides practical tools for adult-to-adult communication, emotional consent, and relationship hygiene while honoring the fluidity of identity and desires.
Through case studies, practices, and an evidence-based approach, you'll learn:
- How to cultivate resilient, conscious connections
- What "identity molting" is, and why it's critical to understand
- A framework for integrity over societal norms and longevity
- Strategies for navigating identity changes, relational evolution, and the end of a relationship
- How to recognize unhealthy relational patterns and repair fragile ones
Dr. Gadomski also shares real-life stories that center polyamory, kink, and elective monogamy—and shows how to nurture better communication, self-knowledge, and agency within all relationship structures.
