In our society, it’s believed that monogamy isn’t just the most correct option—it’s practically the only possible way to build intimate relationships. This idea is planted in us from childhood. But Masha Khalevy, the author of the book “Polyamory. Freedom to Choose,” challenges it. We’ve gotten used to thinking that monogamy is natural for people—but is it really? In the modern world, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that there are many other options, which means there is also a possibility of conscious choice. According to Masha Khalevy, if you choose monogamy, it shouldn’t be out of lack of alternatives, but because it truly fits you.
In that way, the book goes beyond the topic of polyamory: it explores love relationships as such. The author looks at the advantages and disadvantages of different forms, raises questions about cheating, sexuality, and communication in a couple. This audiobook also describes existing alternatives to monogamy, and at the same time emphasizes both new possibilities and the difficulties that people face when they decide to move toward open relationships. The book was written from the perspective of a heterosexual person and examines relationships between a man and a woman. However, much of the information is also relevant for people of other sexual orientations.