A person who practices polyamory in a way that tends to separate, compartmentalize, or isolate all of his or her romantic relationships from one another, treating each as a separate entity. A free agent often presents himself or herself as "single" or behaves in ways which are typically associated with the behavior of a single person even when he or she has romantic partners, and often does not consider the potential impact of new relationships upon existing relationships when deciding whether or not to pursue those new relationships.
Commentary: Some believe there are not necessarily two distinct styles of polyamory, those of Free Agent and Family-Oriented. But rather there is a continuum with Free Agent on one end and Family-Oriented on the other. Most people fall somewhere in the middle to one side or the other, with extreme examples of Free Agent resembling casual sex partners or friends with benefits where the partners have no contact and possibly even no knowledge of each other (but an acknowledgement of an open relationship or no sexual committment); and extreme examples of Family-Oriented resembling Polyfidelitous relationships where any new partner of anyone in the Polyfidelitous group automatically has an equal relationship with all other members of the group. Some people are capable of having relationships of varying degrees of emotional intimacy and may slide along the continuum at different times with different relationships.
Commentary: Some believe there are not necessarily two distinct styles of polyamory, those of Free Agent and Family-Oriented. But rather there is a continuum with Free Agent on one end and Family-Oriented on the other. Most people fall somewhere in the middle to one side or the other, with extreme examples of Free Agent resembling casual sex partners or friends with benefits where the partners have no contact and possibly even no knowledge of each other (but an acknowledgement of an open relationship or no sexual committment); and extreme examples of Family-Oriented resembling Polyfidelitous relationships where any new partner of anyone in the Polyfidelitous group automatically has an equal relationship with all other members of the group. Some people are capable of having relationships of varying degrees of emotional intimacy and may slide along the continuum at different times with different relationships.
John is dating Sally and Suzy, but Sally and Suzy have not met and do not know each other and John does not consult Sally or Suzy when deciding to take on more partners. John is a Free Agent
by Joreth April 9, 2010
Friend: Yo, that girl is checking you out.
You: Alright dog, I'ma go over there and let her know I'ma free agent.
or
Mom: When are you getting married?
You: I'ma free agent.
You: Alright dog, I'ma go over there and let her know I'ma free agent.
or
Mom: When are you getting married?
You: I'ma free agent.
by hakuma April 12, 2004
by Gil June 27, 2004
by Brennan123 August 8, 2006
by steveayres35 September 7, 2016
Bisexual. Someone who sleeps with either sex. Especially someone who choses depending on which is more attractive, or is the better deal, on a given night.
Mike: Hey, it looks like Eddie is hitting on that gut...is he gay or what?
Frank: Na, but there are no good looking women here tonight, he's just looking for the best deal. Eddie's a free agent.
Frank: Na, but there are no good looking women here tonight, he's just looking for the best deal. Eddie's a free agent.
by LoneCrane October 19, 2007
Refers to the level of attractiveness of a potential sex partner. While said person may be somewhat attractive or exhibit certain desirable traits, it is not a person one would date. Such assessments usually end in one night stands. Usually used by college or professional athletes (football,basketball, etc.) as it relates to their respective sports' draft.
Yeah, she's got a nice body, but she no "first round pick". I might pick her up as a "free agent" after the bars close...
by topp dizzle September 5, 2006