Outgrowing Old Scripts: Redefining Love Beyond Monogamy

Many of us grew up with one script for love: meet “the one,” marry, and stay together forever. For those exploring alternative relationships, part of the journey is grieving the old script while writing a new one.

In North Sydney and North Shore couples therapy, this grief often surfaces alongside excitement. Partners may feel torn between possibility and loss.

The Weight of Cultural Conditioning

Even people who consciously choose polyamory can feel guilt or shame. Cultural messages about loyalty, “true love,” and “happily ever after” run deep. Letting go of those narratives doesn’t happen overnight.

Therapy as a Space to Rewrite Stories

In our work with couples, we often explore:

• Grief. Honouring the sadness of leaving behind the familiar story.

• Freedom. Naming the joy and relief in creating a love that feels authentic.

• Integration. Finding a way to hold both — loss and possibility — without judgment.

Couples Therapy in North Sydney and North Shore

At The Embodied Mind Collective, we support couples and individuals in writing love stories that reflect who they truly are, not just what they were taught to be. Therapy is a space where new scripts can emerge with compassion and care.

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