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In a series of genre-blending essays, Entwined tells the story of my decade-long polyamorous journey towards a new kind of family.
In these essays, I attempt to build two committed relationships at once when no one involved has done it before; develop a powerful bond with the woman my partner loves; sit through a tense Thanksgiving Dinner with my religious in-laws; question the need for rules and hierarchy in my relationships; experience the intensity of a triad; wrestle with the fragility baked into the nuclear family after my father’s stroke; and explore my queerness and gender identity in English, in New York, and struggle to reconcile my newfound self in my native French-Canadian language and culture.
Entwined explores the fuzzy lines between friendship, romance, and family with various essay forms, including a play, an advice column, and a love letter. Yes, there are challenges, but rather than wallowing in the throes of jealousy, this collection celebrates the hard work of creating a love life that resists conventional narratives.
Entwined Mag
Stories of polyamory, friendship, and family
Entwined Mag publishes monthly stories with nuanced characters, rich settings, and emotional vulnerability. Existing books and other writing about polyamory primarily offer how-to guides, or self-help material (some of which is excellent!). We want our readers to experience stories.
Launches in winter 2024. You’ll receive stories once a month in your inbox.
What can you read on Entwined Mag?
Essay by Alex
A memoir piece from me. A nuanced personal narrative about my ways of loving, living and being—and how they’ve evolved over time.
Guest Essay
A story from another writer about nontraditional love, friendship, and family.
If you’re interested in submitting a piece for this section, get in touch at mag@alexalberto.com.
Books and Media
An excerpt from a book/show/movie with my (or a guest writer’s) personal commentary from a polyamorous lens.
Community Stories
Stories based on interviews of real people, conducted by me. Some elements may be fictionalized.
If you’re interested in being interviewed, get in touch at mag@alexalberto.com.
other publications
When my partner was in the hospital, I missed his ex. Polyamory has only made my family stronger.
Business Insider
My partner entered the hospital room in a blue gown, his clothes stuffed in a clear plastic bag.
"You left the back untied!" I said, with a forced chuckle.
"Oh, they see hairy butts all day long," Don replied. "Plus…
I Felt Jealous Of My Partner's Girlfriend. Then She Gave Me The Most Extraordinary Gift.
HuffPost
When I met my partner’s girlfriend, it wasn’t “friend love” at first sight. But our love for the same human created a framework for prioritizing our own relationship. We were connected by a type of familial bond…
How Polyamory Taught Me to Be More Creative With Essay Form
Write or Die Magazine
Ten years ago, I adopted an experimental approach to dating: I decided to build relationships the way people create art. I’m polyamorous, meaning I maintain multiple romantic relationships with partners I care about and commit to. Instead…