Relationships outside the monogamous paradigm are nothing new they have been practiced since the beginning of humankind. For many people, having the FREEDOM TO CHOOSE additional relationships is just as important and fulfilling as actually acting on this option and having other lovers. So even though they consider themselves non-monogamous or polyamorous, they may not "practice" it, but they like having the option and having an agreement with their partner that this would be acceptable if it does happen. Many other people embrace the theory of non-monogamy and enjoy having the option of having more than one lover or spouse if they should desire, but may not have the time or energy for more than one relationship, or may not have met the right person or people to enter into such an arrangement. Other people are inclined toward many relationships of a less committed nature, and are not seeking marriage or long-term relationships. Still others are in "group marriages," living with several adults who share sexual and spousal relationships. Other people oppose marriage and have more than one committed long-term relationship concurrently. Some people in these types of alternative relationships are married or live with a "primary" lover or spouse, but occasionally have casual sexual relationships outside their marriages. There is a key difference between these terms and old-fashioned infidelity or “cheating.” Ethical non-monogamy, open relationships, and polyamorous relationships are explicitly designed to be practiced HONESTLY, with the mutual consent of all parties - where no one is deceived and everyone CHOOSES to enter this type of relationship. While some may quibble about subtle differences in these three terms, it doesn’t really matter what you call your relationship or lifestyle as long as you are clear with your partner(s) about exactly what you mean by it. In general, all three means having the freedom to be sexually and/or emotionally involved with more than one person. Because these words are relatively new to the English language, there is little consensus on their exact meanings.
These three terms are used almost interchangeably, and can be very confusing. WHAT IS ETHICAL NON-MONOGAMY? WHAT IS AN OPEN RELATIONSHIP? WHAT IS POLYAMORY?
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