Well, thats exactly the thought process behind a throuple.

Wait, who can be in a throuple or triad?

Thats because this structure is appealing to a majority straight and monogamous audience, says Yau.

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any level of detail from those relationships with each other.

Many polyamorous folks view polyamory as their relationship orientation, much as beingbisexualis a bi+ individualssexual orientation.

A throuple is, by nature, anon-monogamous relationship structureand not a relationship orientation.

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Just because someone is in a throuple does not inherently mean they are polyamorous, says Winston.

Whether people in a throuple are polyamorous or not can also affect its dynamic.

After all, group sex can be hot!

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How to be in a healthy, happy throuple relationship

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Social media tags can be great for learning, says Winston.

For that to happen, Yau suggests making time for one-on-one dates in addition to group dates.

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Besides, nobody wants to be in a position where prioritizing their own needs causes a domino break-up effect.

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