# My Husband: How to Build an Open Relationship That Works

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Podcast: [Getting Close](https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-close-7648550)
Published: 2026-02-10T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://gettingclosepod.substack.com/p/valentines-special-behind-the-scenes
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## Resource

My husband CASEY GARVIN and I dive deep into our own relationship, answering questions from listeners about our journey, our love, and our openness over the past eight years. On this episode, we get deep about: * The unique ways that we navigate and heal from conflict. * Who proposed to whom. * How we planned our atypical wedding. * How we learned to embrace jealousy in our open relationship. * What our personal rules around openness are. * How we navigate sexual health. * And some fun things, like our favorite things about each other. P.S. The easiest way for you to get involved: If you haven’t already, please take 20 seconds to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and/or YouTube ! It really is the most helpful thing you can do besides listening and telling your friends! Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:37) Our Six Questions to Fall In Love (08:31) How We Met & Our First Date (13:23) Why We Broke Up (18:09) Why We Broke Up (19:05) Our Proposal Story (21:42) How We Planned Our Atypical Wedding (29:39) How We Navigate Conflict (32:37) How Our Relationship Exists Online (37:17) How We Practice Openness (39:28) Navigating Sexual Health and STIs (41:54) How We Deal With Jealousy (48:05) Flirting With Other People (52:53) Casey’s Question Bonanza! Follow Along! Follow Casey: https://bit.ly/3NY8jya Follow Aidan: https://bit.ly/4sRSpoX Follow Getting Close: https://bit.ly/4jW9Ro8 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gettingclosepod.substack.com/subscribe

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