I've certainly reccomended this book enough in other threads...
This book changed my life more than any other I've ever read by introducing me to the concept of polyamory and other alternative paradigms.
It can be overly idealistic, but overall it's an amazing and eye-opening book. If you have ever questioned the traditional paradigms or felt that there something amiss about what people normally call relationships, read this!
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Religion: Atheistic agnostic, political independent
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