Published Aug 26, 2022

717: Coming Out as Polyamorous to My Family | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into overcoming educational and financial hurdles, alongside navigating the complexities of coming out as polyamorous to a conservative family, offering practical advice on self-directed learning, credit counseling, and maintaining relationship integrity amid societal expectations.
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  • Debt Strategies

    Managing debt effectively, especially after a crisis like gambling addiction, requires strategic planning and support. and emphasize the importance of credit counseling over debt relief companies, which often charge excessive fees and offer little benefit 1. Credit counseling provides personalized financial plans and is likened to financial therapy, helping individuals develop stronger financial habits 2.

    With the right counsel and the right moves, I think you can find your way through this.

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    They also recommend engaging with therapy to address the root causes of addiction, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery 2.

       

    Lifestyle Impacts

    Navigating personal lifestyles, such as polyamory, can have significant implications for one's career and personal relationships. and discuss the potential career risks, noting that being polyamorous is not a protected class under US anti-discrimination laws 3. They advise understanding company culture and being cautious about sharing personal details in conservative environments.

    Most importantly, I think you need to figure out why and how much you actually need their approval in order to fully enjoy your relationship or your relationships.

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    In personal relationships, they stress the importance of being open and honest with family, even if it means facing difficult conversations and potential disapproval 4.

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