about
Hi, I’m lauren hayes.
I am a relationship coach specializing in supporting ENM couples, including swingers, and the ENM-curious. Trained in both life (Co-Active) and relationship (Gottman, level 1) coaching, I assist couples in navigating and engaging the swinging and non-monogamous community in the healthiest ways. I hold the perspective that non-monogamous relationships share the foundations of any healthy relationship, however, they need to operate at a higher level of health to accommodate the additional complexities. My approach aims to help couples build their ideal relationship, regardless of whether or how many others it includes. I also bring personal experience to my coaching having been married for 19+ years and ENM (swingers) for the last 5+ years. I offer coaching and practical advice grounded in my own life as well as professional training.
How we got started
One day my husband turned to me and said, “I think there is something more.” Neither one of us knew what he meant by this exactly, (I was particularly confused and upset) but through lots of conversations, online research, books and articles, we found it. We are so glad we did. We have been enjoying the lifestyle and have considered ourselves “monogamish” for over five years. We had all of the same questions and concerns in the beginning that most people have. It seemed exciting, but also complicated and it was scary because there were so many unknowns. Mostly, we didn’t want to mess up what we already had, which we both felt was a great marriage.
I am here to make the unknowns, known. To make the complicated, less so. To guide you through the options and to keep what’s most important in focus - the two of you.
How it works
I work with couples (of all orientations) who are interested in lifestyle or consensual non-monogamy. I’m a trained co-active coach and have completed Gottman training, level 1 (relationship training).
I don’t work with couples that are in a troubled relationship that is at risk of ending. If your relationship is already troubled, I do not advise you to test the waters of consensual non-monogamy until you are on solid ground.