September 21, 2023 • 17 mins
Episode 066:
Default vs. Intentional Monogamy
What if the societal norms you've always followed are stifling your happiness and growth? In today's episode, I'll question the accepted narrative around monogamy and delve into embracing intentionality in relationships. I'll unpack the pitfalls of default monogamy which can often feel like a trap, and explore the freedom and fulfillment that can come from choosing monogamy intentionally, after careful consideration and self-reflection.
This shift can help you take ownership of your relationships empowering you to design a relationship that is the best expression of your authentic self.
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Carrie Jeroslow (00:02):
Welcome to the Relationship Diversity Podcast,
where we celebrate, question andexplore all aspects of
relationship structure diversity, from soloamory to monogamy to
polyamory and everything inbetween, because every
relationship is as unique as youare.
We'll bust through societalprogramming to break open and
(00:23):
dissect everything we thought weknew about relationships, to
ask the challenging buttransformational questions who
am I and what do I really wantin my relationships?
I'm your guide, Ca Jarislow,best-selling author, speaker,
intuitive and coach.
Join me as we reimagine allthat our most intimate
(00:43):
relationships can become.
I grew up being shown one kindof relationship structure
monogamy.
My parents were monogamous.
When they got divorced theyeach went into other monogamous
marriages.
All of my friends' parents weremonogamous.
(01:05):
All the TV shows I watched andthe movies I went to see showed
only monogamous relationships.
I was a teenager in the 80s andbegan my adult life in the 90s.
I've always been a curiousperson and at that time in
history if I wanted to learnmore about a specific topic, I
had to search for it, like gooutside my house or apartment
(01:27):
and literally search by foot orcar for more information.
When I started gettinginterested in yoga, I traveled
60 blocks south in New York Cityto take a Hatha yoga course at
the Himalayan Institute.
So it made a lot of sense thatI defaulted into searching for
and being a part of a monogamousrelationship with one other
(01:48):
person.
My first marriage wasmonogamous and although we
talked in depth about a lot ofnontraditional topics think
energy healing, developingpsychic skills, spirits or even
aliens we never broach the topicof relationship structure.
After that relationship endedand I went deeply into healing
(02:08):
my parents' divorce, my mind wasopened like never before.
I don't remember how the ideaof an open relationship even
came into my awareness.
It was 2004 and I had justfaced my biggest fear my own
divorce and came out of theexperience elated and feeling a
freedom I had only ever feltbefore.
(02:29):
As a young kid with no cares inthe world, I began to question
everything I had grown upbelieving.
As I got clear on what kind ofperson I wanted to be in
relationship with and wrote itdown in my journal, one phrase
poured out on paper.
It read like this my partner isopen to creating a life
(02:50):
together that is most inaffinity with us, not programmed
by society's thoughts, ideasand expectations.
I was clear that I wanted apartner who desired to build a
life together.
That was our truth, his andmine, and no one else's Someone
who had the courage to walk ourown path together.
(03:12):
So when I started dating a guywho had just gone through a
divorce and who had confided inme that he had cheated on his
wife throughout their entiremarriage, an idea came to mind.
It was born from circumstanceand desire.
I don't remember any kind ofresearch that I did to
understand it.
I felt empowered and free andit just seemed like a logical
(03:34):
and empowered request and desire.
I told my boyfriend that mynon-negotiable was honesty.
I didn't want to perpetuate thestory that his sexual desire
for variety needed to be hiddenfrom his intimate relationship.
I suggested that, as long as wewere both honest with each
(03:55):
other, we could have otherintimate experiences with other
people.
He agreed and felt accepted andacknowledged in a whole new way
.
I don't think he was ever amonogamous person.
He was a big flirt and lovedwomen, but was shamed sexually
from a very early age.
I didn't realize at the timethat what we were doing was
(04:17):
called an open relationship.
It just felt like the bestexpression of my needs,
priorities and desires.
That relationship lasted about18 months and, as a side note,
although challenging, was anamazing growth experience for me
, therefore, a completelysuccessful relationship, even
(04:38):
though it ended and even thoughI went back into monogamy for a
while after it.
This time it was a differentexperience my mind had been
opened, pun intended, to anotherpossibility in terms of
relationship structure.
I went into my nextrelationship, my marriage,
(05:00):
choosing monogamy intentionally,and through our 16 years, we've
chosen our best to beintentional with our
relationship structure bychecking in with ourselves and
each other to see what feelsmost aligned with our priorities
, needs and desires at eachstage of our relationship,
(05:20):
shifting and altering throughtime to reflect our personal and
relational evolution.
And this is what I'm going totalk about in today's episode
Default monogamy versusintentional monogamy, what each
is, how they differ and how toshift from the unconscious to
the conscious, from default tointentional, empowering you to
(05:43):
decide that's an important wordDecide what feels best for you.
Fulfilling the difference canhelp you build a more fulfilling
and sustainable intimaterelationship tailored to your
unique needs and desires.
So let's first start withdefault monogamy, which refers
(06:06):
to the traditional concept ofmonogamous relationships that
many people inherit or adopt.
Those two words are importantinherit or adopt.
Without much thought orexamination.
These relationships oftenfollow a societal script, where
individuals date one person at atime, aiming for exclusivity
(06:28):
and long-term commitment, manytimes because that's just what
people do.
Monogamy can be a wonderful andsuccessful choice for many, but
it becomes problematic whenpeople enter into it without
fully understanding their ownmotivations and expectations and
without questioning andexploring if it's in alignment
(06:50):
with who they are and what theywant from their relationship.
This can lead to falling out ofintegrity with their monogamous
agreement, creating the spacefor infidelity, cheating and
lying.
Default.
Monogamy at its core involvesideas such as social
expectations, where societyoften assumes that monogamy is
(07:14):
the default relationshipstructure, leading you to feel
pressure to conform.
Lack of conscious choice, whereyou fall into monogamous
relationships without exploringalternative relationship styles
or considering whether monogamyaligns with your personal values
and desires and obligations ofcommitment.
(07:35):
Where you feel obligated tostay in a relationship even if
it no longer serves yourhappiness or growth.
Intentional monogamy, on theother hand, is a conscious and
purposeful choice to engage in amonogamous relationship after
careful consideration andself-reflection.
This approach acknowledges thatmonogamy is just one of the
(08:00):
many possible relationshipstructures and, after
self-exploration, it'sdetermined that choosing
monogamy aligns with yourpersonal values, priorities,
needs, desires and goals.
Intentional monogamy, at itscore, involves ideas such as
self-awareness, where you'vetaken the time to understand
(08:20):
yourself, your desires, yourdreams, your goals and what you
truly want from a relationship.
Open communication, where youprioritize open and honest
communication with your partnerto ensure that both of your
needs are met.
And flexibility, whereintentional monogamy allows for
(08:41):
flexibility in the relationshipdynamic, recognizing that
relationships evolve and changeover time and the internal
scripts of each are verydifferent as well.
Default monogamy script cansound like this is all I know,
this is all I've been shown.
Well, that's what's expected ofme.
(09:02):
What will they think?
This is the right way, this isthe only way.
My life will only be good if Imeet the person and ride the
relationship escalator fromdating to marriage, to kids, or
a relationship is what's goingto make me happy.
Default monogamy shrinks andcontracts.
(09:23):
It uses stimulus from theoutside to determine what the
relationship is going to looklike, relying on outside
pressure and expectations.
So, in other words, I am in amonogamous relationship because
that's just what I'm supposed todo.
(09:43):
Intentional monogamy asksquestions, explores different
ways of being, educates andresearches, engages in
self-inquiry, remains curious,learns what's possible and
learns about the self and thenchooses what's in alignment.
Consciously, it asks thisquestion what else is possible?
(10:05):
Intentional monogamy expandsand evolves, uses self-awareness
and gains clarity from internalprocessing.
In other words, I'm going to gowithin, understand all that's
available and, with theunderstanding of myself, choose
a monogamous relationshipstructure.
So both default and intentionalmonogamy can lead to happy and
(10:29):
successful relationships, butthe idea of consciously choosing
the path that aligns with yourauthentic self can take your
relationships to the next levelof deeper intimacy and more
fulfillment.
So here are some steps to helpyou move from default monogamy
to intentional monogamy.
(10:51):
Step one, and one of the mostimportant steps is I've said it
already self-reflection.
Ask yourself what do you reallywant?
What's important to you?
What part of your past orcurrent relationships feel
really good?
What parts don't?
Take the time to go deep withinand understand your values,
(11:12):
desires and relationship goals.
This is the place to start, andthis is big work and takes a
lot of bravery and feelings ofself-worth to believe that you
are worthy of having what youwant.
This is the space where youhonestly consider whether
monogamy resonates with yourtrue self or if you feel
(11:33):
pressured into it by societalexpectations.
This goes in tandem with steptwo, which is to uncover
societal, familial and culturalprogramming that you
unconsciously took on and askyourself if it's really what you
think and feel.
This step takes continualcourage and curiosity.
(11:55):
From a very early age, weobserve all that goes on around
us and unconsciously makeconclusions that form our
beliefs.
You could have watched a moviewhen you were five years old
about a girl who's crazy about aguy, goes through lots of
challenges and then finally getsthe guy and lives in quote
happily ever after, and themonogamous script begins to
(12:18):
cement in your psyche withoutyou even realizing it.
Question your beliefs andjournal your thoughts.
I have been doing this fordecades and still things come up
and I'm amazed at how my pastprogramming shows up in my life
in tiny decisions that I make.
I have to be super aware to beable to stop myself and open up
(12:41):
to the question is this adefault behavior or is it coming
from who I really am in my ownbeliefs?
The next step is to opendialogue with your partner or
potential partner, if you'realready in a monogamous
relationship or considering one,engage in open and honest
conversations with your partner,discuss your expectations,
(13:05):
boundaries and whether aspectsof your relationship are
intentional or based on societalor familial programming.
Talk about what you'veuncovered from your self
reflection and see if yourpartner is open and able to
explore their own beliefs.
This could feel scary andthreatening, but if you start
with the intention of honoringand hearing your partner and
(13:27):
being open to communicating withlove and care and you feel they
are able to give that back toyou, this process has the
potential to create moreintimacy and closeness between
you.
And, lastly, continually assessand adjust.
Develop a schedule that youcome to, where you will ask
(13:49):
yourself how you're reallyfeeling in your relationship.
Maybe it's monthly, maybe it'squarterly, maybe it's yearly,
but always show up and askyourself how are you feeling in
your relationship, how is thehealth of your relationship and
is it in alignment with yourgoals?
Like I always say, we arecontinually evolving.
(14:12):
Leaning into this instead ofresisting it can help you
experience more fulfillment inyour life together with your
partner.
By reassessing, you can makeadjustments as needed to ensure
that your relationship remainsintentional and in alignment
with your personal evolution.
The distinction between defaultand intentional monogamy
(14:35):
emphasizes the importance ofmaking conscious choices in our
intimate relationships.
There's no one size fits allapproach to relationships.
That's the whole message ofthis podcast.
What works for one person maynot work for another, but by
taking the time to understandyour motivations, communicate
(14:56):
openly and adapt as needed, youcan create a monogamous
relationship that is intentional, fulfilling and uniquely yours.
Remember, the most importantaspect of any relationship is
that it serves the needs anddesires of both partners, no
matter what the chosen structure.
Bringing conscious awarenessempowers you to build and design
(15:20):
a relationship that is most inalignment with who you are and
what you want in each chapter ofyour life.
This is relationshipsreimagined.
Stay curious the morecomfortable and normal it is to
(16:10):
acknowledge the vast and variedrelating we all do, the faster
we'll shift to a paradigm ofconscious, intentional and
diverse relationships.
New episodes are released everyThursday.
Stay connected with me throughmy website, carriejeroslowdotcom
, instagram or TikTok.
Stay curious Every relationshipis as unique as you are.
(16:34):
Are you wondering why you neverseem to find lasting
fulfillment in yourrelationships, or do you create
the same kinds of relationshipexperiences over and over again?
Can you never seem to find evenone person who you want to
explore a relationship with?
Have you just given up hopealtogether?
(16:57):
If this sounds like you, myrecent book.
Why Do they Always Break UpWith Me is the perfect place to
start.
The foundation of anyrelationship, whether intimate
or not, is the relationship wehave with ourselves.
In the book, I lead you througheight clear steps to start or
continue your self-explorationjourney.
You'll learn about theimportance of self-acceptance,
(17:21):
gratitude, belief shifting andforgiveness, and given exercises
to experience theselife-changing concepts.
This is the process I use toshift my relationships from
continual heartbreak to whatthey are now fulfilling,
soul-nourishing, compassionateand loving.
It is possible for you.
(17:41):
This book can set you on a pathto get there, currently
available through Amazon orthrough the link in the show
notes.
Welcome to the Relationship Diversity Podcast,
where we celebrate, question andexplore all aspects of
relationship structure diversity, from soloamory to monogamy to
polyamory and everything inbetween, because every
relationship is as unique as youare.
We'll bust through societalprogramming to break open and
(00:23):
dissect everything we thought weknew about relationships, to
ask the challenging buttransformational questions who
am I and what do I really wantin my relationships?
I'm your guide, Ca Jarislow,best-selling author, speaker,
intuitive and coach.
Join me as we reimagine allthat our most intimate
(00:43):
relationships can become.
I grew up being shown one kindof relationship structure
monogamy.
My parents were monogamous.
When they got divorced theyeach went into other monogamous
marriages.
All of my friends' parents weremonogamous.
(01:05):
All the TV shows I watched andthe movies I went to see showed
only monogamous relationships.
I was a teenager in the 80s andbegan my adult life in the 90s.
I've always been a curiousperson and at that time in
history if I wanted to learnmore about a specific topic, I
had to search for it, like gooutside my house or apartment
(01:27):
and literally search by foot orcar for more information.
When I started gettinginterested in yoga, I traveled
60 blocks south in New York Cityto take a Hatha yoga course at
the Himalayan Institute.
So it made a lot of sense thatI defaulted into searching for
and being a part of a monogamousrelationship with one other
(01:48):
person.
My first marriage wasmonogamous and although we
talked in depth about a lot ofnontraditional topics think
energy healing, developingpsychic skills, spirits or even
aliens we never broach the topicof relationship structure.
After that relationship endedand I went deeply into healing
(02:08):
my parents' divorce, my mind wasopened like never before.
I don't remember how the ideaof an open relationship even
came into my awareness.
It was 2004 and I had justfaced my biggest fear my own
divorce and came out of theexperience elated and feeling a
freedom I had only ever feltbefore.
(02:29):
As a young kid with no cares inthe world, I began to question
everything I had grown upbelieving.
As I got clear on what kind ofperson I wanted to be in
relationship with and wrote itdown in my journal, one phrase
poured out on paper.
It read like this my partner isopen to creating a life
(02:50):
together that is most inaffinity with us, not programmed
by society's thoughts, ideasand expectations.
I was clear that I wanted apartner who desired to build a
life together.
That was our truth, his andmine, and no one else's Someone
who had the courage to walk ourown path together.
(03:12):
So when I started dating a guywho had just gone through a
divorce and who had confided inme that he had cheated on his
wife throughout their entiremarriage, an idea came to mind.
It was born from circumstanceand desire.
I don't remember any kind ofresearch that I did to
understand it.
I felt empowered and free andit just seemed like a logical
(03:34):
and empowered request and desire.
I told my boyfriend that mynon-negotiable was honesty.
I didn't want to perpetuate thestory that his sexual desire
for variety needed to be hiddenfrom his intimate relationship.
I suggested that, as long as wewere both honest with each
(03:55):
other, we could have otherintimate experiences with other
people.
He agreed and felt accepted andacknowledged in a whole new way
.
I don't think he was ever amonogamous person.
He was a big flirt and lovedwomen, but was shamed sexually
from a very early age.
I didn't realize at the timethat what we were doing was
(04:17):
called an open relationship.
It just felt like the bestexpression of my needs,
priorities and desires.
That relationship lasted about18 months and, as a side note,
although challenging, was anamazing growth experience for me
, therefore, a completelysuccessful relationship, even
(04:38):
though it ended and even thoughI went back into monogamy for a
while after it.
This time it was a differentexperience my mind had been
opened, pun intended, to anotherpossibility in terms of
relationship structure.
I went into my nextrelationship, my marriage,
(05:00):
choosing monogamy intentionally,and through our 16 years, we've
chosen our best to beintentional with our
relationship structure bychecking in with ourselves and
each other to see what feelsmost aligned with our priorities
, needs and desires at eachstage of our relationship,
(05:20):
shifting and altering throughtime to reflect our personal and
relational evolution.
And this is what I'm going totalk about in today's episode
Default monogamy versusintentional monogamy, what each
is, how they differ and how toshift from the unconscious to
the conscious, from default tointentional, empowering you to
(05:43):
decide that's an important wordDecide what feels best for you.
Fulfilling the difference canhelp you build a more fulfilling
and sustainable intimaterelationship tailored to your
unique needs and desires.
So let's first start withdefault monogamy, which refers
(06:06):
to the traditional concept ofmonogamous relationships that
many people inherit or adopt.
Those two words are importantinherit or adopt.
Without much thought orexamination.
These relationships oftenfollow a societal script, where
individuals date one person at atime, aiming for exclusivity
(06:28):
and long-term commitment, manytimes because that's just what
people do.
Monogamy can be a wonderful andsuccessful choice for many, but
it becomes problematic whenpeople enter into it without
fully understanding their ownmotivations and expectations and
without questioning andexploring if it's in alignment
(06:50):
with who they are and what theywant from their relationship.
This can lead to falling out ofintegrity with their monogamous
agreement, creating the spacefor infidelity, cheating and
lying.
Default.
Monogamy at its core involvesideas such as social
expectations, where societyoften assumes that monogamy is
(07:14):
the default relationshipstructure, leading you to feel
pressure to conform.
Lack of conscious choice, whereyou fall into monogamous
relationships without exploringalternative relationship styles
or considering whether monogamyaligns with your personal values
and desires and obligations ofcommitment.
(07:35):
Where you feel obligated tostay in a relationship even if
it no longer serves yourhappiness or growth.
Intentional monogamy, on theother hand, is a conscious and
purposeful choice to engage in amonogamous relationship after
careful consideration andself-reflection.
This approach acknowledges thatmonogamy is just one of the
(08:00):
many possible relationshipstructures and, after
self-exploration, it'sdetermined that choosing
monogamy aligns with yourpersonal values, priorities,
needs, desires and goals.
Intentional monogamy, at itscore, involves ideas such as
self-awareness, where you'vetaken the time to understand
(08:20):
yourself, your desires, yourdreams, your goals and what you
truly want from a relationship.
Open communication, where youprioritize open and honest
communication with your partnerto ensure that both of your
needs are met.
And flexibility, whereintentional monogamy allows for
(08:41):
flexibility in the relationshipdynamic, recognizing that
relationships evolve and changeover time and the internal
scripts of each are verydifferent as well.
Default monogamy script cansound like this is all I know,
this is all I've been shown.
Well, that's what's expected ofme.
(09:02):
What will they think?
This is the right way, this isthe only way.
My life will only be good if Imeet the person and ride the
relationship escalator fromdating to marriage, to kids, or
a relationship is what's goingto make me happy.
Default monogamy shrinks andcontracts.
(09:23):
It uses stimulus from theoutside to determine what the
relationship is going to looklike, relying on outside
pressure and expectations.
So, in other words, I am in amonogamous relationship because
that's just what I'm supposed todo.
(09:43):
Intentional monogamy asksquestions, explores different
ways of being, educates andresearches, engages in
self-inquiry, remains curious,learns what's possible and
learns about the self and thenchooses what's in alignment.
Consciously, it asks thisquestion what else is possible?
(10:05):
Intentional monogamy expandsand evolves, uses self-awareness
and gains clarity from internalprocessing.
In other words, I'm going to gowithin, understand all that's
available and, with theunderstanding of myself, choose
a monogamous relationshipstructure.
So both default and intentionalmonogamy can lead to happy and
(10:29):
successful relationships, butthe idea of consciously choosing
the path that aligns with yourauthentic self can take your
relationships to the next levelof deeper intimacy and more
fulfillment.
So here are some steps to helpyou move from default monogamy
to intentional monogamy.
(10:51):
Step one, and one of the mostimportant steps is I've said it
already self-reflection.
Ask yourself what do you reallywant?
What's important to you?
What part of your past orcurrent relationships feel
really good?
What parts don't?
Take the time to go deep withinand understand your values,
(11:12):
desires and relationship goals.
This is the place to start, andthis is big work and takes a
lot of bravery and feelings ofself-worth to believe that you
are worthy of having what youwant.
This is the space where youhonestly consider whether
monogamy resonates with yourtrue self or if you feel
(11:33):
pressured into it by societalexpectations.
This goes in tandem with steptwo, which is to uncover
societal, familial and culturalprogramming that you
unconsciously took on and askyourself if it's really what you
think and feel.
This step takes continualcourage and curiosity.
(11:55):
From a very early age, weobserve all that goes on around
us and unconsciously makeconclusions that form our
beliefs.
You could have watched a moviewhen you were five years old
about a girl who's crazy about aguy, goes through lots of
challenges and then finally getsthe guy and lives in quote
happily ever after, and themonogamous script begins to
(12:18):
cement in your psyche withoutyou even realizing it.
Question your beliefs andjournal your thoughts.
I have been doing this fordecades and still things come up
and I'm amazed at how my pastprogramming shows up in my life
in tiny decisions that I make.
I have to be super aware to beable to stop myself and open up
(12:41):
to the question is this adefault behavior or is it coming
from who I really am in my ownbeliefs?
The next step is to opendialogue with your partner or
potential partner, if you'realready in a monogamous
relationship or considering one,engage in open and honest
conversations with your partner,discuss your expectations,
(13:05):
boundaries and whether aspectsof your relationship are
intentional or based on societalor familial programming.
Talk about what you'veuncovered from your self
reflection and see if yourpartner is open and able to
explore their own beliefs.
This could feel scary andthreatening, but if you start
with the intention of honoringand hearing your partner and
(13:27):
being open to communicating withlove and care and you feel they
are able to give that back toyou, this process has the
potential to create moreintimacy and closeness between
you.
And, lastly, continually assessand adjust.
Develop a schedule that youcome to, where you will ask
(13:49):
yourself how you're reallyfeeling in your relationship.
Maybe it's monthly, maybe it'squarterly, maybe it's yearly,
but always show up and askyourself how are you feeling in
your relationship, how is thehealth of your relationship and
is it in alignment with yourgoals?
Like I always say, we arecontinually evolving.
(14:12):
Leaning into this instead ofresisting it can help you
experience more fulfillment inyour life together with your
partner.
By reassessing, you can makeadjustments as needed to ensure
that your relationship remainsintentional and in alignment
with your personal evolution.
The distinction between defaultand intentional monogamy
(14:35):
emphasizes the importance ofmaking conscious choices in our
intimate relationships.
There's no one size fits allapproach to relationships.
That's the whole message ofthis podcast.
What works for one person maynot work for another, but by
taking the time to understandyour motivations, communicate
(14:56):
openly and adapt as needed, youcan create a monogamous
relationship that is intentional, fulfilling and uniquely yours.
Remember, the most importantaspect of any relationship is
that it serves the needs anddesires of both partners, no
matter what the chosen structure.
Bringing conscious awarenessempowers you to build and design
(15:20):
a relationship that is most inalignment with who you are and
what you want in each chapter ofyour life.
This is relationshipsreimagined.
Stay curious the morecomfortable and normal it is to
(16:10):
acknowledge the vast and variedrelating we all do, the faster
we'll shift to a paradigm ofconscious, intentional and
diverse relationships.
New episodes are released everyThursday.
Stay connected with me throughmy website, carriejeroslowdotcom
, instagram or TikTok.
Stay curious Every relationshipis as unique as you are.
(16:34):
Are you wondering why you neverseem to find lasting
fulfillment in yourrelationships, or do you create
the same kinds of relationshipexperiences over and over again?
Can you never seem to find evenone person who you want to
explore a relationship with?
Have you just given up hopealtogether?
(16:57):
If this sounds like you, myrecent book.
Why Do they Always Break UpWith Me is the perfect place to
start.
The foundation of anyrelationship, whether intimate
or not, is the relationship wehave with ourselves.
In the book, I lead you througheight clear steps to start or
continue your self-explorationjourney.
You'll learn about theimportance of self-acceptance,
(17:21):
gratitude, belief shifting andforgiveness, and given exercises
to experience theselife-changing concepts.
This is the process I use toshift my relationships from
continual heartbreak to whatthey are now fulfilling,
soul-nourishing, compassionateand loving.
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