Polyamory is a practice of having romantic relationships with more than one partner at the same time, with the informed consent of all partners involved. Polyamorous relationships are a form of ethical non-monogamy that involves committed relationships between two or more people, typically romantic relationships. Polyamory is not the same as polygamy, which involves being married to more than one person at a time. Here are some key points about polyamorous relationships:
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Definition: To be polyamorous means to have open intimate or romantic relationships with more than one person at a time.
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Types of Relationships: Polyamorous relationships can take many forms, including triads (three people in a relationship), quads (four people in a relationship), and vees (one person dating two different people who are not dating each other) .
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Poly Webs: Poly webs are a type of polyamorous relationship where multiple people are involved in a complex web of romantic relationships. This setup is especially popular in the queer community, where it can serve as a “chosen family” for people estranged from their biological families.
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Solo Polyamory: Solo polyamory is when polyamorists have multiple relationships but do not become intertwined with the other people.
Polyamorous relationships involve love, intimacy, honesty, integrity, equality, communication, and commitment. People who practice polyamory believe that it is possible to love more than one person at once, with respect, trust, and honesty for all partners involved.
