Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton provide a comprehensive guide to ethical non-monogamy, drawing on decades of personal experience and work as therapists and educators. The book challenges conventional assumptions about love, jealousy, and commitment while offering practical tools for building healthy relationships that don't conform to traditional structures. The authors address the emotional work required for successful polyamory, including managing jealousy, maintaining honest communication, and respecting boundaries. They discuss the various forms non-monogamous relationships can take, from open marriages to polycules, emphasizing that each arrangement must be negotiated according to participants' needs and desires. Hardy and Easton explore the intersection of non-monogamy with identity, including considerations for LGBTQ+ individuals and those from various cultural backgrounds. The book examines practical concerns like scheduling, managing household logistics, and navigating social stigma while maintaining authenticity. The authors engage thoughtfully with the ethical dimensions of their subject, emphasizing consent, honesty, and care as foundations for any healthy relationship structure. Throughout, they maintain that the skills required for successful polyamory, including communication, self-knowledge, and emotional intelligence, benefit all relationships regardless of structure. The book serves as both introduction and reference for those exploring alternatives to monogamy.