Resources for Throuples
Books to Deepen Your Journey
For those craving wisdom, “The Ethical Slut” by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy is a timeless gem, a bold exploration of ethical non-monogamy, perfect for throuples seeking to embrace love’s fullness, “More Than Two” by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert dives into polyamory’s complexities, offering practical insights for triads and vees alike, with real-world advice on communication and boundaries, “Designer Relationships” by Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson reimagines love, a modern blueprint for crafting throuples tailored to your desires, “Polysecure” by Jessica Fern blends attachment theory with polyamory, a must-read for building secure, thriving throuple bonds, “Opening Up” by Tristan Taormino unpacks opening relationships, ideal for couples adding a third, these texts are your foundation, tying into our Ethical Non-Monogamy page.
Communities to Find Your Tribe
Connection is key, FetLife is a vibrant hub, welcoming throuples with forums and events for every flavor of non-monogamy, Polyamory UK on Facebook links you to a British network, sharing stories, meetups, and support, Reddit’s r/polyamory and r/nonmonogamy buzz with thousands, offering advice, debates, and camaraderie, OkCupid’s polyamory-friendly profiles let you find like-minded lovers, its filters spotting throuple-ready souls, Meetup.com hosts local poly groups, from London to Leeds, fostering real-world bonds, these spaces are alive, echoing questions from our FAQ page.
Apps and Tools for Seamless Living
Throuples thrive with tech, Google Calendar syncs three schedules, color-coded for dates, chores, or intimacy, ensuring no one’s left out, Trello organizes shared goals, from bills to vacations, a digital board for trio harmony, Feeld app connects ethically non-monogamous folks, designed for throuples seeking thirds or friends, Splitwise tracks expenses, splitting costs fairly among three, a lifesaver for joint households, Notion builds a throuple wiki, storing rules, memories, or plans in one elegant space, these tools blend practicality with love, amplifying tips from our Do’s and Don’ts page.
Legal and Financial Aids
Legal systems lag, but throuples adapt, cohabitation agreements, drafted with a solicitor, secure property, finances, or childcare, offering peace of mind where marriage can’t, wills and trusts protect all three, ensuring legacies align with your bond, joint bank accounts or shared budgets via apps like Monzo streamline money matters, powers of attorney cover health decisions, a trio’s safety net, consult ENM-savvy lawyers, some listed in poly communities, our FAQ tackles common legal queries too.
Podcasts to Inspire and Inform
Voices matter, “Multiamory” podcast dives into polyamory and throuples, with episodes on jealousy, communication, and logistics, a trio of hosts sharing real talk, “The Polyamory Paradox” explores ethical non-monogamy’s highs and lows, perfect for throuple insights, “Making Polyamory Work” by Libby Sinback offers actionable advice, from triads to vees, “Normalizing Non-Monogamy” interviews real throuples, raw stories of love in three, “Savage Lovecast” by Dan Savage tackles all love forms, often spotlighting throuples, these are your audio companions, resonating with our Ethical Non-Monogamy page.
Workshops and Events
Learn live, Polyamory UK hosts workshops, from communication skills to boundary-setting, often virtual or in cities like Manchester, Loving Without Boundaries offers online courses, tailored for throuples navigating trust or growth, OpenCon UK, an annual conference, gathers non-monogamous minds, a chance to mingle and learn, local kink or poly meetups, found via Meetup or FetLife, bring hands-on connection, these events deepen your throuple craft, echoing our Do’s and Don’ts.
Blogs and Websites
Online wisdom abounds, Poly.land blogs daily life in polyamory, throuple tales included, rich with personal depth, The Polylife offers guides, from dating to parenting as three, a practical companion, Autostraddle’s poly section dives into queer throuples, vibrant and real, MoreThanTwo.com, though static, holds a legacy of advice, Ethical Non-Monogamy Magazine online blends stories and tips, these sites expand your view, linking to our What is a Throuple? page.