Polyamory fits under the non-monogamy umbrella, but there’s a crucial difference separating the two.
Here, learn about the difference.
The point here is that non-monogamy is a general term that can take on a number of meanings.
So, the key difference between general non-monogamy and polyamory?
And with non-monogamy, a needany needis getting met by more than one person.
Yes, for some people itmightbe just about sex.
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Everyone involved is consenting, contributing, and agreeing to the guidelines put in place.
It isnt a free-for-all, replete with lies and cheating.
Polyamory versus non-monogamy: Whats the key difference?
Polyamorous people may have a commitment to more than one person they are in a relationship with.
It is not just about sex; it is also about emotional connection and developing romantic relationships.
[Polyamory] is not just about sex; it is also about emotional connection and developing romantic relationships.
What can complicate things are folks who identify as polyamorous, yet are only romantically involved with one person.
There are plenty of folks who experience non-monogamy or polyamory as an orientation.
For example, someone may be just as polyamorous as they are heterosexual or pansexual.
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Others may have their sexual orientation and then, their relationship design is a choice.
So, if someone tells you that being non-monogamous or polyamorous, isjust who they are, believe them.
And if someone tells you that theyre not sure but would love to try,believe them.
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