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Exploring the World of Polyamory: Beyond Monogamy
TLDR Polyamory is a form of non-monogamy that involves multiple people in a committed relationship, emphasizing communication, honesty, and the fulfillment of different needs and interests. While societal values and legal challenges pose obstacles, polyamory offers a supportive community and prioritizes the happiness and satisfaction of all partners.
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Polyamory is a form of monogamy that includes more than two people in a committed relationship.
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Polyamory is a form of non-monogamy where multiple people are in a committed relationship and all parties are aware and consenting.
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Polyamory is not just about having multiple sexual partners, but also about having support, care, and emotional connections with a larger community of people who can fulfill different needs and interests.
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Polyamory allows individuals to fulfill different needs and interests by having multiple partners, which can be beneficial when one partner is not interested in certain activities or has different needs.
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Polyamorous relationships require strong communication skills and honesty about feelings, including dealing with jealousy, which is often rooted in insecurities.
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Polyamorous relationships involve open communication, regular STI testing, and the establishment of rules and boundaries.
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In hierarchical polyamorous relationships, the core couple has more power and can veto the other relationships, while in non-hierarchical relationships, all relationships are equally weighted; the structure and rules of the relationships are determined by the individuals involved.
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Polyamorous relationships prioritize love and connection, while traditional monogamous relationships often prioritize religion and family; in polyamory, the happiness and satisfaction of all partners is valued, even if that means forming new relationships or dealing with potential challenges.
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Secrecy is a big part of polyamorous relationships due to societal values, and there is a real threat of losing custody of children if in a polyamorous family, as there is little scholarship on the impact of polyamorous upbringing on children.
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Polyamorous individuals are generally in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, white, liberal, and educated, with a high percentage having master's degrees, and there is often overlap with the BDSM and cosplay communities.
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