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relationships

  • different kinds of relationships

    • romance/sexual, dating

    • family relationships

    • friendships

      • queerplatonic relationships

      • chosen family

  • monogamy and non-monogamy​​

  • safety in relationships

    • signs of abuse

    • what to do if you experience violence

    • online safety

    • bullying, transphobia, and homophobia

non-monogamy

What is non-monogamy?
Any relationship structure in which all partners are aware and consenting to some form of non-monogamy / non-exclusive relationship, be it sexual, emotional, or both.
What is polyamory?
A type of non-monogamy where all partners may seek out multiple loving relationships. Might be seen as more of an identity by some. 

​- non-monogamy myths busted

- non-monogamous sexuality

- non-monogamy resources

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(some) types of non-monogamous relationships

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polycule

a network of interconnected relationships

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dyad

a relationship between two people

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triad

a three person relationship network where all the parties are romantically interconnected

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quad

a four person relationship network where all the parties are romantically interconnected

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open relationship

a non-monogamous relationship where both partners agree to have more than one romantic or sexual partner at a time

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V

a relationship network including three people where there are two partners not romantically involved with one another, and a hinge partner who both are involved with

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swingers

couples who engage in sexual relations with others

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kitchen table polyamory

a style of polyamorous relationship in which the integration of multiple romantic relationships into one life or group is prioritized

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hierarchical relationships

relationships in which certain partnerships are prioritized above others and/or given additional powers in rule-setting 

Want to learn more about polyamory and non-monogamy?

Check out Ready for Polyamory for education, advice, and more.

learn more about relationship safety, including communication, signs of abuse, surviving intimate partner violence, and more

learn more about healthy romantic relationships, including love, dating, breaking up, and more

learn more about healthy friendships, including making friends, conflict resolution, ending friendships, and more

learn more about healthy family relationships, including those with parents, guardians, siblings, extended family, and more

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