Showing Love When Time Isn’t Limitless

Showing Love When Time Isn’t Limitless

Full Transcript Hi, I’m Kale. Today I wanted to talk about the ways we show love when we are super busy humans and we don’t have a ton of time. There are a lot traditional ways of showing someone that you care about them. One of the biggest ones is how much time you...
Self Care for Queers and Allies

Self Care for Queers and Allies

Ever since the heinous attacks in Orlando on June 12, I’ve wanted to reach out, but struggled to find the right words. I know that a lot of people are feeling this way, shocked and at a loss of what to do next. I want you to know that you are not alone, and people all...
Do Relationship Anarchists Commit?

Do Relationship Anarchists Commit?

Hi, I’m Kale. Today I want to clear up some misconceptions about relationship anarchy and commitment. I’ve had some people say to me ‘I couldn’t handle relationship anarchy, I need commitment!’ It seems that since many people associate relationship anarchy with chaos,...
The Tropes and Troubles With Unicorn Hunting

The Tropes and Troubles With Unicorn Hunting

Hi, I’m Kale. Today I’m going to talk about the problems with unicorn hunting. I’ll start with What the heck is unicorn hunting? Generally speaking, here is what it looks like: A couple, who are progressive and open minded, have typically been together a while and...
Facebook Relationship Statuses

Facebook Relationship Statuses

Full Transcript: Hi, I’m Kale! Today I want to talk about why I stopped using the relationship status feature on Facebook. When you practice non-traditional relationships, it’s not unusual to notice how the world around you is focused on the almighty...
Do Relationship Anarchists Go Through Breakups?

Do Relationship Anarchists Go Through Breakups?

Full Transcript: Hi, I’m Kale. Today I wanted to talk about when relationships transition. In traditional relationships, the trajectory is set – date, move in, get married, have kids. Or possibly at some point along that path, break up. Then meet new...
The Anarchy in Relationship Anarchy

The Anarchy in Relationship Anarchy

Full Transcript: Hi, I’m Kale. Today I want to talk about the Anarchy in Relationship Anarchy. People have a lot of funny ideas about anarchy in general, so let’s talk about that. Most of us probably have had very little exposure to anarchistic principles....
How to Communicate Without Rules

How to Communicate Without Rules

Full Transcript: Hi, I’m Kale. In my last video I talked about replacing rules with personal boundaries. Today I want to talk about how to communicate needs without using rules. Having rules is about controlling behaviour. Having clear boundaries is about taking...
Boundaries Not Rules

Boundaries Not Rules

Full Transcript: Hi, I’m Kale. Today I want to talk about relationship rules, and why I don’t have any, and boundaries, and why I think they are really important. Both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships can have rules. These rules can be either...
Relationship Anarchy and Social Hierarchy

Relationship Anarchy and Social Hierarchy

Full Transcript: Hi! I’m Kale. I am going to talk about how relationship anarchy differs from polyamory in how it levels out social hierarchies. Polyamory Polyamory is a relationship style where people have romantic relationships with more than one person. It is...
Why Relationship Anarchists Don’t Use Labels

Why Relationship Anarchists Don’t Use Labels

Full Transcript: Hi! I’m Kale. Today I’m going to talk about the labels we use in our relationships. Labels like boyfriend, husband, wife, or best friend. Why do we use labels? I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on why I use labels in my life. For...