A phrase used by some people when your Poly relationship doesn't fit their idea of what PolyAmory is. Usually associated with those that believe Poly means "open," as in "always available for new sexual relationships."
Sarah is in a "closed" Poly relationship. Bill is interested in Sarah, but because she is in a "closed Poly relationship, Bill states that Sarah's relationship isn't "True Poly."
by Ronald A. King June 6, 2005
A true poly is someone who can not love just one person. The love does not have to, but can include, sexual relations however can not comfortably be confined to a single person.
by The Sirta Foundation April 15, 2019