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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

568 - When You Want More Time But Your Partner Won’t Give It

Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Multiamory, LLC

Sexuality, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Education, Relationships, Self-improvement

4.9970 Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2026

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

Today we're talking about time, both quality and quantity of it, and what to do if you and your partner end up clashing over it. We're going to discuss some research about shared time together as well as some of the different types of time you could be lacking in your relationship. Whether you're dating someone busy or you're the one who struggles finding time for a partner, we'll have actionable tips about what to do and not do when having conflicts about time together.Here's a handy PDF Guide for this episode: Episode 568 PDF Companion: What Type of Time Are You Craving?If you'd like the PDF guide for this episode and you're not a subscriber yet, please join our community to enjoy bonuses like these, as well as ad-free episodes and early releases. multiamory.com/joinJoin our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Get 10% off sexual health supplements at vb.health with promo code MULTI.,Quality lube is essential for good sexual experiences. Try our absolute favorite, Uberlube and get 10% off plus free shipping with promo code MULTIAMORYWhatever you want to learn, MasterClass has something for you, taught by experts in their fields. Support the show and get an exclusive 15% offer at multiamory.link/masterclass.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creators. Everything from graphic design and video editing to photography, writing, and business. Get a free month of Skilllshare at multiamory.link/skillshare.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

As much as I love being your digital friend, let's hang out in real life.

0:03.9

To do that, we're hosting a three-day restorative retreat at a queer-friendly private property in Florida this May, and we would love to see you there.

0:13.0

Join us for relationship recess, a three-day, two-night retreat focused on nourishing your connections through the power of pure, authentic play, and deep exploration. We've partnered with our friends, I guess our digital friends at normalizing non-monogamy. They feel like real friends, but I guess we haven't met in real life yet. We're about to be at the same time as you. Yeah. Okay. So our digital soon to become actual real friends, Emma and Finn, from the Normalizing non-monogamy podcast, and also play consultant Gary Ware. It's going to be taking place May 1st to the 3rd, 26 at the incredible Great Escape Lakeside in Claremont, Florida. So here's what to expect. We're going to do some speed friending to help break the ice. We're going to be facilitating small group sessions about some

0:54.3

of our practical tools like microscripts and radar. And then it's going to be all the wealth of

0:59.7

activities that the property has to offer us. So Emily leading some karaoke, I'm going to try

1:04.1

to lead a pinball tournament. Gary's going to lead some outdoor games, plus everything else that's

1:08.3

on the property. So we got human-sized foosball, a hot tub,

1:11.4

lazy river, a movie theater, escape rooms, so much more. Absolutely, everyone is welcome,

1:16.8

so that means solo folks, partners, friends, every type of relationship style. And also all of the

1:22.6

meals and the snacks and drinks are included. And additionally, we have a discounted block of hotel rooms available exclusively for our guests.

1:30.8

Head to multi-amory.com slash recess 2026 for full details to check out the venue and to grab your ticket before the price increases.

1:41.0

Payment plans are available.

1:42.9

That's multi-amory.

1:43.9

That's multi-amory.com slash recess 2026.

1:51.5

Bubble time, this idea that I want time where it feels like you and I are the only two people who exist.

1:58.0

Now, this is the type of time that people tend to crave.

2:01.7

Sometimes, I don't know if I would want to say,

2:04.3

if they're feeling over-integrated,

2:06.0

but I see this often where they feel like their metas are always around,

2:10.0

you know, like, it's always kind of a kitchen table poly situation,

2:15.1

or we're always going and hanging out with your friends. Like, that's fun

2:18.6

and all. But I don't feel like we're really getting like one-on-one time together. That, yeah,

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