Franklin Veaux
Franklin Veaux
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Franklin John Veaux is an American author, blogger, and podcaster, best known for his work in the polyamory community.
Birth and Death Dates
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Veaux was born on October 1, 1969. He passed away on February 16, 2020.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Veaux was an American author, blogger, and podcaster who specialized in non-monogamy and polyamory.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up, Veaux struggled with traditional relationships and found himself drawn to unconventional forms of love. He eventually discovered the polyamory community, which became a central part of his life's work. As he navigated this world, he began writing about his experiences, sharing insights, and building connections with others.
Major Accomplishments
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Veaux is perhaps best known for co-creating More Than Two, a comprehensive guide to polyamory that has become a standard reference in the community. He also authored The Happy Polyamorist blog and hosted the The Lovecast podcast, which explored topics related to non-monogamy.
Notable Works or Actions
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Veaux's work on More Than Two (2013) brought clarity and guidance to countless individuals navigating polyamorous relationships. His The Happy Polyamorist blog served as a beacon of support for those seeking community and understanding within the non-monogamous world.
Impact and Legacy
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Through his writings, podcast, and advocacy, Veaux helped demystify polyamory, making it more accessible to those interested in exploring this lifestyle. His dedication to the cause has inspired countless individuals, fostering a sense of belonging among those seeking connection beyond traditional relationship norms.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Veaux's willingness to openly discuss his own experiences with non-monogamy helped create a safe space for others to explore their desires and concerns. His expertise and empathy continue to inspire conversations around love, relationships, and the complexities of human connection.
As an advocate for polyamory, Veaux worked tirelessly to promote understanding and acceptance within mainstream culture. Though his passing left a void in the community he loved, his written works and legacy continue to guide those seeking a more inclusive approach to love and relationships.
Quotes by Franklin Veaux
Practicing security means continually turning toward the best version of yourself. Each belief about yourself that you choose to hold onto, in each moment, is a step toward or away from the person you want to be. As Canadian entrepreneur Lynn Robinson says, “Our beliefs about ourselves are all made up. So it’s a good idea to make up some good ones.
We propose a different metric for the success of a relationship. Relationships that make us the best versions of ourselves are successes.
Your partner is a person, and people can’t be stolen. If some new shiny tries to “steal” him, he has to consent to being stolen. Veto or no veto, if he wants to stay with you, he will. So.
There’s nothing wrong with asking your partner to take time to show you why you’re valued.
A willingness to question yourself, to challenge yourself, and to explore without fear the hidden parts of you are the best tools to gain that self-knowledge.
The agreements that work most consistently are those that are rooted in compassion, encourage mutual respect and empowerment, leave it to our partners’ judgment how to implement them, and have input from – and apply equally to – everyone affected by them. T.
When we make ourselves vulnerable to others, we do more than show them how we value their friendship. We show that we trust them and are willing to be seen by them. We choose to let them show us the best of themselves.
Things will go wrong. You and your partners will make mistakes. People will get hurt. To paraphrase Voltaire, we are all born of frailty and error. What happens afterward depends on how capable we are to forgive one another for our errors, handle the consequences with grace and dignity, and learn from our mistakes.
A sense of worth is critical to counteracting the scarcity model of love and life. If we do not believe in our worth, we become disempowered, unable to advocate for our needs. We do not see or embrace the love that is actually around us in our lives.
The most immediate is that if you tell your partner “It’s okay to ask for anything you want,” it better be true. If you’re not prepared to make it safe for your partner to open up to you, he won’t. Because he’ll feel he can’t.