Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator : Uncommon Love and Life
by
Amy Gahran
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Off the Relationship Escalator
ISBN-10
0998647012
ISBN-13
9780998647012
Publisher
Off the Escalator Enterprises LLC
Imprint
Off the Escalator Enterprises LLC
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 3rd, 2017
Print length
316 Pages
Weight
592 grams
Dimensions
17.80 x 25.40 x 2.20 cms
Product Classification:
Dating, relationships, living together & marriage
Ksh 3,950.00
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Love and relationships are not one-size-fits-all. Good thing we have options! Most people assume that healthy or serious relationships which involve romance and sex are supposed to follow this path: from attraction and dating, through exclusivity and living together, to marriage that ideally lasts a lifetime.
However, there are plenty of other great ways to do relationships. Options that don''t involve lying, cheating, affairs, infidelity, avoiding dating or relationships, swearing off sex or love, or not being true to yourself or others. The "Relationship Escalator" is the traditional bundle of social norms for intimate relationships: monogamy, cohabitation and much more, ideally until death do you part. Beyond this, it might not be obvious what other options exist.
WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK:This book is a fun, intriguing introduction to unusual relationship options.If you want to explore unconventional relationships, or simply to understand your options, you''ll find guidance here.If you want to help people you know understand relationships that don''t follow the norm, this is a friendly starting point.
WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK WORTH READING: This isn''t just one person''s opinion. Journalist Amy Gahran surveyed 1500 people about their unconventional intimate relationships: how those relationships work and feel. They shared moving, in-depth personal stories and insights. More than 300 people are quoted in this nonfiction book. "Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator" showcases real-life experiences of:
- Consensual nonmonogamy: Polyamory, swinging, open relationships or being monogamish.
- Going solo: Choosing to live alone (or at least not with intimate partners), to not surrender individuality to couplehood, or to remain single by choice.
- Avoiding hierarchy: Not prioritizing a particular adult relationship by default, simply because it includes sex/romance or started first.
- Asexual and aromantic love, which emphasize forms of intimacy and bonding that our society often discounts.
- Relationship anarchy: Where all aspects of a relationship are based on negotiation and consent.
- Valuing relationships that often get discounted: Ones that don''t feel very intense, continue without interruption, or last forever.
Traditional relationships are a fine choice for many people. And: relationships are always a choice. Isn''t it better to make important choices consciously, with awareness of options -- rather than by default? More information about this ongoing project, and future books in this series: OffEscalator.com
However, there are plenty of other great ways to do relationships. Options that don''t involve lying, cheating, affairs, infidelity, avoiding dating or relationships, swearing off sex or love, or not being true to yourself or others. The "Relationship Escalator" is the traditional bundle of social norms for intimate relationships: monogamy, cohabitation and much more, ideally until death do you part. Beyond this, it might not be obvious what other options exist.
WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK:This book is a fun, intriguing introduction to unusual relationship options.If you want to explore unconventional relationships, or simply to understand your options, you''ll find guidance here.If you want to help people you know understand relationships that don''t follow the norm, this is a friendly starting point.
WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK WORTH READING: This isn''t just one person''s opinion. Journalist Amy Gahran surveyed 1500 people about their unconventional intimate relationships: how those relationships work and feel. They shared moving, in-depth personal stories and insights. More than 300 people are quoted in this nonfiction book. "Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator" showcases real-life experiences of:
- Consensual nonmonogamy: Polyamory, swinging, open relationships or being monogamish.
- Going solo: Choosing to live alone (or at least not with intimate partners), to not surrender individuality to couplehood, or to remain single by choice.
- Avoiding hierarchy: Not prioritizing a particular adult relationship by default, simply because it includes sex/romance or started first.
- Asexual and aromantic love, which emphasize forms of intimacy and bonding that our society often discounts.
- Relationship anarchy: Where all aspects of a relationship are based on negotiation and consent.
- Valuing relationships that often get discounted: Ones that don''t feel very intense, continue without interruption, or last forever.
Traditional relationships are a fine choice for many people. And: relationships are always a choice. Isn''t it better to make important choices consciously, with awareness of options -- rather than by default? More information about this ongoing project, and future books in this series: OffEscalator.com
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