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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

576 - In Praise of Indirect Communication: Is Directness Actually Superior?

Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Multiamory, LLC

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

4.9970 Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2026

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Today we're going back to our roots and discussing communication again! We're diving into direct and indirect communication during this episode, and talking about high context versus low context communication, the cultural and neurological differences that various types of communication show up in, and more. Direct communication is often hailed as the "better" form of communication, but we'll explore in this episode why that might not always be the case, and how to bridge the gap when different communication styles clash. Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.supercast.com. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Take Beducated's 2-minute quiz and get your personalized roadmap to sexual happiness at beduc.at/pd2617-multiamory,Get 10% off sexual health supplements at vb.health with promo code MULTI.Whatever 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

Hello, Multiamry listeners. We are going to Italy for this next somatic poly retreat.

0:06.8

Myself and my colleague, dance and movement therapist, Orit Krug, are going to be headed to Piedmont in the stunning northern Italian countryside to hold our next somatic retreat specifically for polyamorous folks.

0:20.1

That's going to be taking

0:20.9

place September 22nd to the 25th, 2026. And also we're going to be staying at this absolutely

0:28.2

gorgeous former winery. So if you've been feeling like your brain is on board with non-monogamy,

0:34.6

but your emotions are having a hard time catching up, or if you've been

0:38.8

struggling to access feelings of joy, of safety, of pleasure, or if you're just feeling isolated

0:45.1

in your non-monogamy journey and you want to sit on a beautiful sun-drenched terrace or wander

0:50.9

through the vineyards with other polyamorous people without having to explain yourself,

0:54.9

then please consider joining us. We handle all the details so that you can be totally present. Your

1:00.7

accommodations are covered. You don't have to clean or cook. All of your meals and snacks are

1:04.8

taken care of. We really want people to feel as cared for as possible. You are welcome to show up

1:10.0

solo or to bring a partner or bring all of your partners if you want.

1:14.8

We offer sliding scale pricing, so if cost is a concern, please don't let that stop you from

1:19.2

applying.

1:19.8

We're happy to explore options that work for your financial situation.

1:23.5

We have limited spots that do fill up early, so go to multimiamry.com slash retreat to get more information and to apply.

1:31.5

Again, that's multiamry.com slash retreat. And I hope to see you in Italy.

1:40.0

We just have to look at the broader cultural context of where we grew up, what our situation was at home, the people around us, all of those things.

1:49.6

And that's something to be aware of regardless of like if you are neurotypical or neurodiversion.

1:55.5

And so I think it's just a great thing to remind ourselves of that regardless of who you are, we do things differently.

2:03.0

All of us do.

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