ethical non-monogamy
Agreed-upon multiple partners
Ethical non-monogamy refers to relationship structures where partners openly agree to romantic or sexual involvement with multiple people.
The "ethical" distinguishes it from cheating—all parties know and consent.
It encompasses practices like polyamory, open relationships, and swinging.
They've been practicing ethical non-monogamy for years.
Often abbreviated ENM.
- polyamoryConsensual multiple romantic relationships
- relationship anarchyRejecting inherent partner hierarchies
- open relationshipConsensual romantic nonexclusivity
- swingingMoving in arcs
- consensualInvolving mutual permission
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One partner at a time
traditional marriage · exclusivity · serial monogamy · pair bonding · celibacy
ethical non-monogamycheating
Deceptive rule-breaking
infidelity · adultery · having an affair · unfaithfulness · betrayal
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