ENG: The discussion group is open to anyone interested in polyamory and non-monogamy – forms of relationships in which romantic relationships are not necessarily limited to two people or to romantic or sexual exclusivity. Both people who already practise non-monogamy and those who are just exploring the idea, questioning it, or simply curious about the subject are welcome. During our meetings, we discuss different aspects of non-monogamy, share personal experiences, reflect on mononormativity and different ways of forming relationships, and meet people with similar interests.
Each meeting begins with an introductory activity that allows participants to gradually settle in while others arrive. You are welcome to help yourself to some water or a cup of tea. A roll of paper tape is passed around so that everyone can write down their name and pronouns.
You can arrive late or leave before the meeting ends. If you arrive while the discussion is already underway, one of the hosts will briefly explain the current topic and offer you some paper tape to write your name and pronouns on, helping you feel more comfortable joining the group.
The main part of the meeting focuses on topics prepared in advance by the organisers. Sometimes we explore a variety of questions and themes related to non-monogamy, while other meetings focus more deeply on a specific subject. The conversation may also develop in unexpected directions, as participants are encouraged to bring up their own questions, suggestions, personal experiences, and reflections.
Active verbal participation and sharing personal experiences are not required. You are welcome to simply listen, observe, and learn about different perspectives. Every meeting is a little different, as the topics and group dynamics adapt to the people who attend. The group is not closed or fixed, so new people are welcome at every meeting, regardless of whether they have attended before.
Meetings last approximately two hours. Towards the end of each meeting, we take some time to share final thoughts and reflect on the discussion. An attendance sheet is available at the end of the meeting. You do not have to use your real name when signing in. New participants are also welcome to join our Discord server, where they can stay connected with the community and keep up to date with future meetings. After the event, participants are free to socialise outside DIH by mutual arrangement. We occasionally organise meetings and social gatherings at other locations as well.
You do not need to bring anything to participate – just the openness to different experiences and perspectives. You are also welcome to bring a craft project or any other activity you would like to work on during the meeting. Meetings are held in Slovene when everyone present speaks it. If someone attends who does not speak Slovene, the discussion switches to English so that everyone can participate equally and follow the conversation. We do not take photographs during the event.
The event is facilitated by the organisers, who guide the introduction and discussion and help new participants feel welcome. No prior knowledge of non-monogamy is required, and you do not need to attend regularly to join. Everyone is welcome to join us as they are and participate in whatever way feels comfortable for them.
SLO: Pogovorna skupina je namenjena vsem, ki jih zanimata poliamorija in nemonogamija – oblike odnosov, pri katerih partnerski odnosi niso nujno omejeni na dve osebi oziroma na ekskluzivno romantično ali spolno razmerje. Dobrodošli so tako ljudje, ki nemonogamijo že prakticirajo, kot tudi tisti, ki o njej šele razmišljajo, jo raziskujejo ali jih področje preprosto zanima. Na srečanjih se pogovarjamo o različnih vidikih nemonogamije, delimo osebne izkušnje, razmišljamo o mononormativnosti in različnih načinih oblikovanja partnerskih odnosov ter spoznavamo ljudi s podobnimi interesi.
Srečanje se začne z uvodno aktivnostjo, ki omogoča postopno vključevanje udeleženk, medtem ko se skupina zbira. Ob prihodu si lahko natočite vodo ali pripravite čaj. Med udeleženkami kroži lepilni trak, na katerega vsaka napiše svoje ime in zaimke, ki jih uporablja. Na srečanje lahko pridete tudi z zamudo ali ga zapustite pred koncem. Če pridete med potekom pogovora, vam bo ena od izvajalk na kratko predstavila trenutno temo in vam ponudila lepilni trak za ime in zaimke, da se boste lažje vključili v dogajanje.
Glavni del srečanja je namenjen pogovoru o temah, ki jih vnaprej pripravijo organizatorke. Včasih izbiramo med različnimi vprašanji in tematikami s področja nemonogamije, drugič pa se posvetimo določeni temi bolj poglobljeno. Pogovor se lahko spontano razvije tudi v druge smeri, saj so dobrodošli predlogi, vprašanja, osebne zgodbe in razmišljanja udeleženk.
Za sodelovanje ni treba aktivno govoriti ali deliti osebnih izkušenj. Lahko se nam pridružite zgolj zato, da poslušate, opazujete in spoznavate različne poglede. Vsako srečanje je nekoliko drugačno, saj se teme in skupinska dinamika prilagajajo prisotnim udeleženkam. Skupina ni zaprta ali stalna, zato se lahko vsakič pridružijo nove osebe, ne glede na to, ali so se srečanja že kdaj udeležile.
Srečanje traja približno dve uri. Ob koncu srečanja si vzamemo čas za zaključne misli in refleksijo ter razdelimo vpisni list za evidenco udeležbe. Pri vpisu ni treba uporabiti svojega pravega imena. Nove udeleženke po želji povabimo tudi na naš Discord strežnik, kjer lahko ostanejo povezane s skupnostjo in spremljajo nadaljnja srečanja. Po dogodku se lahko udeleženke po lastnem dogovoru družijo tudi zunaj prostorov DIH-a. Občasno organiziramo srečanja in druženja tudi na drugih lokacijah.
Za udeležbo ne potrebujete ničesar posebnega – le odprtost za različne izkušnje in poglede. S seboj lahko prinesete ročno delo ali katero drugo dejavnost, s katero se želite ukvarjati med srečanjem. Srečanja potekajo v slovenščini, kadar vse udeleženke govorijo slovensko. Če se srečanja udeleži kdo, ki slovenščine ne govori, pogovor poteka v angleščini, da lahko vse enakovredno sodelujejo in sledijo razpravi. Fotografiranja med dogodkom ne izvajamo.
Dogodek vodijo organizatorke oziroma gostiteljice, ki skrbijo za uvod, potek srečanja in podporo novim udeleženkam. Za udeležbo ni potrebno predhodno poznavanje tematike ali redno obiskovanje skupine.