From the Publisher
Michaels and Johnson's latest book on Designer Relationships takes my book, The New Monogamy one step further, past communication skills about monogamy agreements and into new ways to be transparent about all types of revolutionary forms of commitment that will take us forward into the 21st Century. Where my book left off, theirs continues and includes all the information any couple could ever want or need to create loving, open partnerships. Where most books only offer history and data, Mark and Patricia give practical advice and ground rules for trust, empathy and intimacy for collaborative non-monogamous relationship. We all need a book like this that integrates good tips and techniques and the words to define what we want from a partner; the freedom to choose. Whatever you are looking for, it is in this book. Written by a couple who really love one another and are committed to their work, this book comes at the perfect time, I am convinced it will help a lot of people.-Dr. Tammy Nelson, Author of The New Monogamy and Getting the Sex You Want
Thoughtful, honest and powerful! Reading this book is like rubbing a lamp to get your own Genie - but instead of magic, you'll get practical guidance on how to create the relationship that's ideal for you. Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson speak from experience, lead from the heart, and open a space for true sexual freedom.-- Ricci Joy Levy, Executive Director, The Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance
Patricia Johnson and Mark Michaels explore far beyond one-size-fits-all coupling to a rainbow of choices, showing us all that the only ways our relationships are supposed to be are the ways we choose with one beautifully stated guideline: Keep kindness as your touchstone.-- Dossie Easton, Author of The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures and Radical Ecstasy
How would you live and love if society, religion, and the media weren't constantly shoulding all over you? -- Jenny Block
Designer Relationships: A Guide to Happy Monogamy, Positive Polyamory, and Optimistic Open Relationships by Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson is an insightful read into the different types of sexual and romantic relationships, It debunks the myths that tell us there is one type that works for everyone. It also imparts wisdom on how to navigate relationships for whichever type you find yourself in. I found this book to be a great starter guide for designing relationships that work for you.-Dr. Martha Tara Lee, author of Love, Sex and Everything In Between
I would highly recommend Designer Relationships to any couple who wants to explore opening up and wants to strengthen their relationship.-Shervon Laurice, MS, LCPC, LPC
From the foreword: Designer Relationships is a guidebook for these changing times and what is now available to anyone with a computer, a modicum of curiosity, and the willingness to take a risk and explore. -Ken Haslam, founder, Polyamory Archives of the Kinsey Institute
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Reviews
"Michaels and Johnson's latest book on Designer Relationships takes my book, The New Monogamy one step further, past communication skills about monogamy agreements and into new ways to be transparent about all types of revolutionary forms of commitment that will take us forward into the 21st Century. Where my book left off, theirs continues and includes all the information any couple could ever want or need to create loving, open partnerships. Where most books only offer history and data, Mark and Patricia give practical advice and ground rules for trust, empathy and intimacy for collaborative non-monogamous relationship. We all need a book like this that integrates good tips and techniques and the words to define what we want from a partner; the freedom to choose. Whatever you are looking for, it is in this book. Written by a couple who really love one another and are committed to their work, this book comes at the perfect time, I am convinced it will help a lot of people."-Dr. Tammy Nelson, Author of The New Monogamy and Getting the Sex You Want
"Thoughtful, honest and powerful! Reading this book is like rubbing a lamp to get your own Genie - but instead of magic, you'll get practical guidance on how to create the relationship that's ideal for you. Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson speak from experience, lead from the heart, and open a space for true sexual freedom."— Ricci Joy Levy, Executive Director, The Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance
"Patricia Johnson and Mark Michaels explore far beyond one-size-fits-all coupling to a rainbow of choices, showing us all that the only ways our relationships are supposed to be are the ways we choose with one beautifully stated guideline: "Keep kindness as your touchstone.""— Dossie Easton, Author of The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures and Radical Ecstasy
"How would you live and love if society, religion, and the media weren't constantly "shoulding" all over you?" — Jenny Block
"Designer Relationships: A Guide to Happy Monogamy, Positive Polyamory, and Optimistic Open Relationships by Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson is an insightful read into the different types of sexual and romantic relationships, It debunks the myths that tell us there is one type that works for everyone. It also imparts wisdom on how to navigate relationships for whichever type you find yourself in. I found this book to be a great starter guide for designing relationships that work for you."-Dr. Martha Tara Lee, author of Love, Sex and Everything In Between
"I would highly recommend Designer Relationships to any couple who wants to explore opening up and wants to strengthen their relationship."-Shervon Laurice, MS, LCPC, LPC
From the foreword: "Designer Relationships is a guidebook for these changing times and what is now available to anyone with a computer, a modicum of curiosity, and the willingness to take a risk and explore." -Ken Haslam, founder, Polyamory Archives of the Kinsey Institute
