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Being Well · November 17, 2025 · 1h 15m

Dealing with Guilt Trips, Boundaries, and Non-Monogamy: November Mailbag

Forrest Hanson, Forrest Hanson & Rick Hanson

Rick and Forrest open the mailbag to address listener challenges with conflict, boundaries, non-monogamy, and contentment. They offer strategies for repairing after arguments without self-erasure, maintaining boundaries in the face of passive aggression, negotiating the ethics of non-monogamy, and building a daily contentment practice. The episode blends psychological insight with practical, actionable advice.

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Highlights

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Taking Maximum Reasonable Responsibility After Conflict0:03:36
After an argument, taking maximum reasonable responsibility—acknowledging your part without over-apologizing—helps de-escalate tension and repair the relationship.
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Olive Branch After Boundary-Setting0:14:18
When someone responds to your boundary with passive aggression, extending an olive branch of kindness while holding the boundary firm can reset the relationship dynamic.
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Balancing Needs in Non-Monogamy0:27:32
In non-monogamous relationships, the decision should fairly weigh the rights and needs of all partners, not just the one proposing the change.
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Cultivating Contentment Amid Imperfection0:48:14
Contentment isn't found by fixing all external circumstances; it's a habit developed through deliberately noticing present-moment okayness.
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