Guides
Guides for the lifestyle community.
Practical advice on getting started, traveling, communication and meeting people safely, for singles, couples and throuples of every orientation.
How to find a third as a couple: a respectful guide
Looking for a third? How to agree on what you want, write a profile people trust, and treat the person you meet as an equal.
Ethical non-monogamy dating apps: what to look for
Choosing an app for ENM, polyamory or the lifestyle? The features that actually matter, from verification to privacy.
New to the lifestyle as a couple? A beginner's guide
Thinking about exploring the lifestyle as a couple? Start with honest conversations, clear boundaries and a slow pace. Here's how.
New to the lifestyle as a single? A beginner's guide
Exploring on your own, whatever your orientation? How to meet couples, throuples and other singles with respect and confidence.
New to the lifestyle as a throuple? A beginner's guide
One shared profile, clear agreements and every voice heard. How throuples of every makeup meet people on Exchange.
Traveling in the lifestyle: how to meet people in a new city
Planning a trip? How singles, couples and throuples in the lifestyle meet people while traveling, and how to make plans before you land.
First meetup etiquette: consent, boundaries and communication
The unwritten rules of meeting someone new in the lifestyle, from the first message to the goodbye.