Kitchen table polyamory functions as a community of partners rather than separately maintained, isolated relationships.

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This metaphorical kitchen table can involve as many people as there are in a single polycule.

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Kitchen table polyamory curates a sort of found family or chosen family dynamic.

Leanne Yau, polyamory educator and content creator.

The main thing is a very secure support online grid, Yau says.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

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This is particularly useful if youre married or have children.

KTP can also get ugly if the dynamics are forced, Yau says.

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Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

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