The Polyamory Breakup Book: Causes, Prevention, and Survival
by Kathy Labriola
Breakups are hard. In polyamorous relationships, they can also ripple through entire networks of partners, metamours, and community.
In The Polyamory Breakup Book, counselor and relationship expert Kathy Labriola tackles a topic often overlooked in non-monogamy conversations: how relationships end, and how to navigate that process with care. Drawing on years of professional experience and real-life case studies, the book explores the common causes of breakups in poly relationships and offers tools for preventing unnecessary conflict while supporting healthy transitions when relationships do end.
Inside you will explore:
Common causes of breakups in polyamorous relationships
Strategies to prevent relationship conflicts and misunderstandings
Navigating jealousy, time management, and competing needs
Managing breakups within polycules and shared communities
Healing, rebuilding, and maintaining respectful connections after a breakup
Honest, compassionate, and practical, The Polyamory Breakup Book helps normalize relationship endings while offering guidance for navigating them with intention and respect.
Perfect for:
✨ People exploring or practicing polyamory
✨ Partners navigating complex relationship dynamics
✨ Community organizers and relationship educators
✨ Anyone wanting healthier, more conscious relationship transitions

