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Designer Relationships

Cleis Press
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Curated by Alexander Institute since 1997.
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The story

Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson make the case that relationships don't have to follow a single template — that partners can consciously design an arrangement that fits who they actually are, whether that's monogamous, open, or somewhere in between. Practical and non-dogmatic, the book walks through communication, boundaries, and the honest self-examination any intentional relationship requires. It's a thoughtful entry point for couples questioning the default script without prescribing a new one. Best for partners ready to define their relationship on their own terms, and curious what becomes possible when the rules are chosen rather than assumed.

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