Falling in Love in Non-Monogamy: What Could I Have Done to Handle it Better?

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My husband recently found himself deeply in love with one of his new partners, sparking a very tumultuous [read: shitty] chapter in our non-monogamous journey. As we navigate the fallout, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how falling in love can reveal the pitfalls of rigid boundaries, the exhaustion of emotional upkeep, and the refusal to embrace change. I am…