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Dedeker Winston Books

1 book·~10 min total read

Dedeker Winston is a relationship coach, writer, and co-host of the Multiamory podcast. She specializes in non-traditional relationship structures and has been featured in major media outlets for her work on polyamory and relationship communication.

Known for: The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory: Everything You Need to Know About Open Relationships, Non-Monogamy, and Alternative Love

Books by Dedeker Winston

The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory: Everything You Need to Know About Open Relationships, Non-Monogamy, and Alternative Love

The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory: Everything You Need to Know About Open Relationships, Non-Monogamy, and Alternative Love

relationships·10 min read

The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory is a practical and empowering handbook for women exploring or practicing non-monogamous relationships. Drawing on interviews, research, and personal experience, Dedeker Winston provides tools for navigating jealousy, communication, and emotional growth in open relationships. The book offers guidance on building healthy, ethical, and fulfilling connections beyond traditional monogamy.

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Rewriting the Narrative: Defining Polyamory and Dispelling Misconceptions

When I use the word “polyamory,” I mean simply, many loves. It’s about the capacity and desire to sustain multiple consensual, loving relationships—with transparency and integrity at their core. For many people, the term conjures images of turmoil or betrayal, yet polyamory is neither cheating nor c...

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Understanding Why We Love: Motivation and Emotional Readiness

Polyamory begins not with logistics but with introspection. When a woman tells me she’s curious about opening her relationship, my first questions are not about who she’ll date—they are about her inner world. Why do you desire multiple connections? What unmet needs or curiosities motivate you? Are y...

From The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory: Everything You Need to Know About Open Relationships, Non-Monogamy, and Alternative Love

About Dedeker Winston

Dedeker Winston is a relationship coach, writer, and co-host of the Multiamory podcast. She specializes in non-traditional relationship structures and has been featured in major media outlets for her work on polyamory and relationship communication.

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Dedeker Winston is a relationship coach, writer, and co-host of the Multiamory podcast. She specializes in non-traditional relationship structures and has been featured in major media outlets for her work on polyamory and relationship communication.

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