practice, not prescription.
most relationship writing fits one of two molds: therapeutic language that treats every difficulty as a disorder, or advice columns that treat every situation as solvable with the right three tips. neither is wrong, exactly. both are incomplete for the kinds of relationships this community holds.
writing that takes your life seriously.
lived experience, framework pieces, and practical navigation. 30 essays published and growing.
guided experiences for the relationships you're building.
groundwork is where the practices live in context: how to use pulse, glimmers, tending, and the rest, and why they're built the way they are. not a manual. more like a walk-through from someone who's thought carefully about what actually helps.
explore groundwork →a living glossary.
the language plural relationships use, defined plainly.
Compersion
Compersion is the feeling of joy or happiness that arises when someone you love experiences connection, happiness, or love with another person.
Metamour
A metamour is the partner of your partner, with whom you are not in a romantic or sexual relationship yourself.
if you write, teach, or practice in this space, write to us. tell us what you do and what you'd want a piece of this library to hold.