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Polygamy, Group Marriage, Polyamory, Relationship Anarchy

Some consensually nonmonogamous relationships, like polygamy, group marriage, polyamory, and relationship anarchy, focus on the group as the center of the relationship.

3 Ways That a Couple Can Be Polyamorous

Some consensually nonmonogamous relationships—swinging, monogamish, and hierarchical polyamory—center on a primary couple. That is great for some and offensive to others.

Untangling Types of Couple-Focused Consensual Nonmonogamies

Some consensually nonmonogamous relationships—swinging, monogamish, and hierarchical polyamory—center on a primary couple. That is great for some and offensive to others.

Consensual Nonmonogamies Focused on Individuals

Consensually nonmonogamous relationships take many forms and can be confusing. What are solo poly and relationship anarchy?

Skewed Views of Consensual NonMonogamies

Why do some people erroneously assume that all consensually nonmonogamous relationships are malfunctioning? This post explores several reasons for the common phenomenon.

Shared Carework in Polyamorous Families

How do people in polyamorous families share the work of caring for each other, especially when they are children, disabled, ill, old, or dying?

Why Many Young People See Polyamory as a Reasonable Strategy

Have young people really ruined monogamy? Or are they just adapting to shifting circumstances?

Why Many Young People May See Polyamory as a Reasonable Relationship Strategy

Have young people really ruined monogamy? Or are they just adapting to shifting circumstances?

Neurodiversity and Relationship Variation

An exploration of why neurodiverse people might be especially interested in BDSM and forms of CNM.

Can Someone Be Both Asexual and Polyamorous?

Some asexual people have polyamorous relationships, and, for others, it is quite unappealing. This post explains asexuality and explores its relationship with polyamory.