Ask a Matchmaker18 Kesä 2025

Is Polyamory Right for You? Let's Talk About It! with Joyelle Nicole Johnson & Melissa Fulgieri| Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker Maria

How do you open the conversation about polyamory with your partner, without blowing things up? On this week's episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Matchmaker Maria is joined by co-host Joyelle Nicole Johnson and NYC-based relationship therapist and professor Melissa Fulgieri to explore the nuances of ethical non-monogamy. From setting ground rules to navigating emotional triggers, Melissa shares expert insights on how to communicate openly, define boundaries, and check in regularly in polyamorous relationships. The trio also dives into how attachment styles can impact relationship dynamics and how to approach these conversations with empathy and honesty, especially early on. Whether you're curious about polyamory or just want to strengthen your communication, this episode is a must-listen. Be sure to check out Melissa's book, Healing Relational Trauma, for more guidance on love, therapy, and personal growth. Subscribe now and join the conversation about modern love in all its forms!

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

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