Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator
Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator: Uncommon Love and Life
Pros
- Features real stories from 1,500+ people in non-traditional relationships
- Comprehensive coverage of various relationship styles including polyamory, solo poly, and relationship anarchy
Cons
- May challenge deeply held beliefs about traditional relationships
Off the Relationship Escalator
Ready to explore relationships beyond the traditional "escalator" of dating, moving in, marriage, and happily ever after?
Amy Gahran's groundbreaking book is your compass for navigating the exciting world of ethical non-monogamy, solo polyamory, and relationship anarchy.
Drawing from the real experiences of over 1,500 people practicing unconventional relationships, this book is your permission slip to color outside the lines of traditional romance.
Real Stories from Real People
Whether you're curious about polyamory, considering solo relationships, or just want to understand why your metamour lives alone by choice, "Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator" offers authentic insights into the beautiful diversity of modern love.
With over 300 quoted experiences, you'll discover how real people navigate consensual non-monogamy, asexual and aromantic relationships, and non-hierarchical partnership structures.
Have you ever wondered who coined the term "Relationship Escalator"? We think it just might have been Amy Gahran.
This isn't just another relationship theory book - it's a practical guide filled with real-world wisdom from your extended chosen family. Perfect for both newcomers to consensual non-monogamy and experienced practitioners looking to expand their relationship toolkit, this book validates that there's no one "right" way to love.
Whether you're solo poly, part of a kitchen-table polycule, or just relationship-structure curious, you'll find stories that resonate with your journey.
