Swinger? Polyamorous? Friends with benefits? Adam's barber couldn't tell them apart - and honestly, half the lifestyle can't either.
We lived all three. Here's what nobody tells you before you try.

This week on Beyond Monogamy, real-life couple Adam & Pris break down the real differences between swinging, polyamory, and friends with benefits in the ethical non-monogamy (ENM) world - including the five years they spent being the poly red flags they now warn you about.

In this episode:
- Why so many swingers think they want polyamory when they really want friends with benefits
- Unicorn hunting, red flags, and "trying to shine up this turd" - their poly era, unfiltered
- The girlfriend who texted too much, and the admirer whose AirPods gift gave Adam his first taste of jealousy
- Pris's journey from not knowing her worth to discovering her inner dom
- The Great Date Debate: why "date" is a banned word in their house and "meetup" won the vote
- Sacred rules: no vacations with others, no showers with others (unless it's content)
- Hierarchy, menopause, empty-nest plans, and whether they'd ever date another couple

Whether you're lifestyle-curious or a seasoned swinger, this candid, funny open relationship conversation will help you figure out which flavor of non-monogamy actually fits - before you learn it the hard way.

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