Today on Double Teamed, Cami and Niki welcome Nick Viall, a television personality who starred in the 21st season of ABC's The Bachelor and is the host of The Viall Files podcast.
What will happen when a monogamous man is introduced to the uniquely exciting world of ethical non-monogamy? Chaos? Misunderstanding? Disagreement? Well, not really. Nick is all ears to understanding the idea of open relationships, how it works, and how people in the poly world communicate effectively for all types of relationships to work, both fleeting and long-term. And of course, the discussion of modern dating and men’s emotions come up as Nick is well acquainted with the world of relationships.
Listen Up:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:19 Is your The Bachelor experience a loose version of polyamory?
- 05:26 Can polyamory become normal?
- 08:05 Is the Sex Life series ending terrible?
- 12:33 How and where to find sex parties and club organizers
- 18:15 Can non-monogamy solve infidelity in marriage?
- 24:09 Men, indeed, are in touch with their feelings
- 31:33 Both men and women should work together to create a safe space for each other
- 34:00 Women help men gain an understanding of their emotions
- 40:06 Respected for your thoughts, cherished for your feelings
- 45:34 Require closure for yourself not from other people
- 50:51 What role does your primary play in your relationship life?
- 52:36 Always keep an open relationship and see how things progress
- 55:15 How about open relationships with kids?
- 58:56 In marriage, create a safe space where you can discuss your emotions and feelings
- 01:00:29 Let’s play a game
- 01:03:53 The kinky mindset of the Dom/Sub world
- 01:08:31 Equal power dynamic in the relationship
- 01:11:14 What’s a comet partner?
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