polyamorist
Loves several simultaneously
A polyamorist is someone who practices or advocates for polyamory—having multiple romantic or sexual relationships simultaneously, with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved.
The term distinguishes practitioners from those who are merely curious or theoretically open: She's been a polyamorist for years and has two long-term partners.
Multiple concurrent romantic partners
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- polyculeConnected polyamorous partners
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- parallelEquidistant at all points
nesting · triad · quad · vee · primary · secondary · anchor · hinge
Shared business arrangement
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- trustConfidence in another
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- connectionA joining or relation
bonding · communication · network · support · affection · companionship · empathy · attachment
Lines marking separation
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- agreementShared position between parties
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
informed · respect · permission · choice · assent · enthusiastic · ongoing · renegotiation
Warm emotional attachment
- romanceLove and its excitement
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- passionIntense emotional drive
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
tenderness · desire · attachment · adore · cherish · limerence · enduring · multifaceted
nonmonogamy
Multiple concurrent romantic partners
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- polyculeConnected polyamorous partners
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
parallel · nesting · triad · quad · vee · primary · secondary · anchor · hinge · scheduling
partnership
Shared business arrangement
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- trustConfidence in another
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
connection · bonding · communication · network · support · affection · companionship · empathy · attachment · multiple
boundaries
Lines marking separation
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- agreementShared position between parties
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
communication · informed · respect · permission · choice · assent · enthusiastic · ongoing · renegotiation · veto
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- romanceLove and its excitement
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- passionIntense emotional drive
devotion · tenderness · desire · attachment · adore · cherish · limerence · enduring · multifaceted · expansive
- romantic typeshopeless romantic, romantic, lover, flirt, heartbreaker
polyamoristmonogamist
One who pairs exclusively
traditionalist · serial monogamist · celibate · asexual · aromantic
polyamory, polyamorous, amor, amorous, amorously, amour, enamor, enamored, enamoring