Non-monogamy is on the rise, both in pop culture and in everyday practice. But though it’s often framed as the opposite of monogamy, when it comes to keeping a relationship alive, is it really that different?

A sex-positive resource for all genders, sexualities, and relationship types, this guide from a relationship expert offers modern therapeutic tools and a fresh, inclusive perspective on romantic, sexual, and emotional connections.

As a sex and relationship therapist, Yana Tallon-Hicks has found most relationships, from traditional marriage to radical non-monogamy, are surprisingly similar—and they require the same tools to keep them sexy, healthy, and fulfilling.

With Redefine the Relationship, she offers a new framework for shaping human connection. Whether you’re building from the ground up or renovating your current partnership, Yana will equip you with the skills to custom-build a relationship for your needs and desires. You’ll learn to:

• Understand your relationship patterns and honestly communicate what you want in a partnership
• Map out relationship boundaries that will allow for new growth and self-exploration
• Stay grounded during conflicts, troubleshoot common relationship pitfalls, and allow space for compromise
• Deepen trust and respect with your partner/s
• Navigate separation, relationship endings, and heartbreak in a healthy way
• Set goals and practices for a sustainable, constantly evolving relationship

By tailoring a partnership to your needs, you’ll find yourself free to rekindle desire, explore creative possibilities, and be yourself with the people who matter most.