polyamorists

Non-monogamous relationship people

Polyamorists are people who practice or advocate polyamory—the pursuit of multiple romantic or sexual relationships simultaneously, with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved.

The term distinguishes those who embrace this relationship style as an identity or philosophy from those who simply happen to have multiple partners: The polyamorists in our friend group have strong opinions about communication and boundaries.

relationships

partners

Joint venture participants

intimacyEmotional closeness between people
connectionA joining or relation
bondingForming close connections

affection · commitment · romance · devotion · love · attachment · tenderness · caring · paramour · closeness

ethics

consent

Voluntary agreement given

communicationExchanging ideas or information
transparencyState of being see-through
honestyTruthfulness, sincerity

boundaries · trust · respect · autonomy · negotiation · responsibility · agreements · integrity · openness · nonjudgmental

community

tribe

Social group sharing ancestry

networkInterconnected system
supportTo uphold or sustain
kinshipState of being related

solidarity · visibility · pride · advocacy · representation · meetups · forums · acceptance · allies · outreach

structure

polycule

Connected polyamorous partners

triadGroup of three
quadEnclosed campus lawn
veeTwenty-second letter's name

hinge · primary · secondary · nesting · hierarchy · anchor · solo · network · constellation · parallel

Opposites

relationship structure

polyamoristsmonogamists

Single-partner relationship practitioners

celibates · traditionalists · serial monogamists · asexuals · singles

Family

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