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The Decisions to Open a Relationship

To Three or Not to Three
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The unique contribution of The Decisions to Open a Relationship: To Three or Not to Three is how James K. Beggan considers the social and psychological processes involved in how someone makes the decision to transition from a monogamous to a consensually nonmonogamous relationship. Informed by extensive research drawn from sociology, psychology, and the decision-making literature, Beggan provides
James K. Beggan is professor of sociology at the University of Louisville.
Contents Introduction Chapter 1. The Decision to Open a Relationship Chapter 2. Consensual Nonmonogamy Chapter 3. Moral Reasoning Chapter 4. Polynomics: Decision-Making about Polyamory Chapter 5. How Do We Make Decisions? Chapter 6. Risk Tolerance and Affective Forecasting Chapter 7. The Centrality of Relationships Chapter 8. Relationship Variables and Consensual Nonmonogamy Chapter 9. The Monogamy Myth and Infidelity Chapter 10. Triad Dynamics Conclusion References About the Author
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