Assuming such a fair dynamic is in play, the term unicorn can shed some of its negative connotations.

Indeed, some people adore the term and use it to describe themselves with pleasure, says Engle.

Why someone may want to be a unicorn in a relationship

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This can be especially appealing to folks who enjoy being submissive.

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A whole new relationship is being created, she says.

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(The result is what would be called a triad or a throuple.)

Why a couple may want to date a unicorn

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Any kind of non-monogamous or evenmonogamish relationship structurecreates the possibility for those negative feelings to arise.

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one of you starts to feel jealous after adding a unicorn to your relationship.

So you want to date (or be!)

To start, spend some time thinking about what you personally want romantically and/or sexually.

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Are you interested in a one-time thing?

Do you want to be wooed?

Do you have space in your heart and life for romance to develop?

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As for finding a unicorn or couple?

Winston recommends using a sex-positive or kink-positive website or dating app, such asFeeld,#Open, or3Fun.

In a lot of ways, [developing a unicorn relationship] is just like regular dating.

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