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Details:condition: newformat: paperbackisbn: 9781915590602publisher: scribe uk overview:polywise is a practical, research-informed guide for anyone navigating consensual non-monogamy beyond the first steps. Written by psychotherapist jessica fern and restorative justice facilitator david cooley, it moves past the basics of polyamory to tackle deeper emotional patterns that trip up even experienced partners. Drawing on thousands of hours of client work, the authors offer a grounded, compassionate framework for understanding jealousy, boundaries, and communication breakdowns. This paperback is essential reading for individuals, couples, and therapists seeking a sustainable, emotionally intelligent approach to open relationships. About the book:as polyamory and consensual non-monogamy move further into the mainstream, many people find that the initial excitement of opening up a relationship gives way to harder, more persistent challenges: broken agreements, recurring arguments, unresolved jealousy, and a nagging sense that something deeper needs addressing. Polywise picks up where introductory guides leave off, using a grounded theory approach built from real client experiences rather than abstract theory alone. Jessica fern, author of the acclaimed polysecure, teams up with restorative justice facilitator david cooley to examine the psychological and relational patterns that shape how non-monogamous relationships succeed or struggle. Together they explore attachm...