The Role of Communication Agreements in Alternative Relationships
All relationships require communication, but in open and polyamorous dynamics, the stakes are often higher. Without clear agreements, couples can quickly become overwhelmed or misaligned.
In couples therapy North Sydney and couples therapy North Shore, communication agreements are a core focus — not as rigid contracts, but as evolving practices of care.
Why Agreements Matter
Agreements reduce anxiety and build trust. They clarify:
How much detail each partner wants to know about other connections.
How new partners are introduced.
How time is balanced between relationships.
Agreements are less about restriction and more about transparency, safety, and respect.
How Therapy Helps Build Strong Agreements
In therapy sessions, couples explore:
Unspoken assumptions. Often, conflict arises because expectations were never clearly shared.
Different needs. One partner may want full transparency, another may prefer broad strokes. Both can be valid.
Flexibility. Agreements are living documents, not rigid laws. They grow as the relationship grows.
Couples Therapy in North Shore and North Sydney
At The Embodied Mind Collective, we support couples and polycules in building communication practices that hold complexity without collapsing under it. Strong agreements don’t limit love — they create a foundation for it to flourish.
🌿 Learn more about our work with alternative relationships at www.theembodiedmind.com.au
