Non-Monogamy

Open relationships have stopped being a topic discussed in whispers. More and more couples honestly acknowledge that monogamy isn’t the only possible format, and that closeness can be built in different ways. But openness has one important condition: it works only on a solid foundation of agreements. Without clear rules, even a strong couple quickly runs into jealousy and hurt. Let’s look at how to set up boundaries so that freedom doesn’t threaten trust. ...

Polyamory is a form of relationship in which people, by mutual and conscious agreement, can love and be intimate with more than one partner at the same time. The key word here is consent: everyone involved knows the situation and agrees on the ground rules. How it differs from cheating Cheating is built on deception. Polyamory is the opposite — it runs on honesty and open conversation. The difference isn’t the number of partners, it’s the transparency. ...