a term which's definition is constantly confused with "Open-relationships" - a state where a couple extend the boundaries of their relationship beyond what is usually socially acceptable by allowing one or more members to explore intimacy outside of the relationship.
Polyamory differs from this in the way that outside-intimacy is invited into the relationship, and is shared mutually between all members. Polyamorous couples typically have three members and all are as equally involved in each other's lives & as committed to each other as monogamous couples are.
WARNING: abusers often use polyamory as an excuse to cheat on their mono partner (usually a woman) by convincing them that this is the only way that they'll be able to stay together, and that sexual freedom is what they need in order to be happy because it's natural for them etc. The abuser tells their partner that feelings of jealousy, resentment, abandonment, inferiority, or insecurity in a poly relationship is "normal" and that they shouldn't think too much about it. The victim's personality tends to become withdrawn and depressed due to the treatment from their abuser, but they'll still don the polyamorous label and pay the abuse forward by comforting / reassuring other poly-victims that their negative feelings are also completely normal and healthy for their relationship and shouldn't be thought too much about. this is why defining labels correctly is so important.
Polyamory differs from this in the way that outside-intimacy is invited into the relationship, and is shared mutually between all members. Polyamorous couples typically have three members and all are as equally involved in each other's lives & as committed to each other as monogamous couples are.
WARNING: abusers often use polyamory as an excuse to cheat on their mono partner (usually a woman) by convincing them that this is the only way that they'll be able to stay together, and that sexual freedom is what they need in order to be happy because it's natural for them etc. The abuser tells their partner that feelings of jealousy, resentment, abandonment, inferiority, or insecurity in a poly relationship is "normal" and that they shouldn't think too much about it. The victim's personality tends to become withdrawn and depressed due to the treatment from their abuser, but they'll still don the polyamorous label and pay the abuse forward by comforting / reassuring other poly-victims that their negative feelings are also completely normal and healthy for their relationship and shouldn't be thought too much about. this is why defining labels correctly is so important.
friend: hey are you okay? is David treating you badly?
victim: no, he's a sweetheart.. I'm just being selfish because he's on a date with another girl and I'm irrationally upset that he's not hanging out with me instead. it's just the nature of polyamory I guess haha.
friend: uh.. that's not polyamory, dude. he's just having an affair and manipulated you into consenting to it. If your relationship was polyamorous, you'd be on that date with her too.
victim: no, he's a sweetheart.. I'm just being selfish because he's on a date with another girl and I'm irrationally upset that he's not hanging out with me instead. it's just the nature of polyamory I guess haha.
friend: uh.. that's not polyamory, dude. he's just having an affair and manipulated you into consenting to it. If your relationship was polyamorous, you'd be on that date with her too.
by BeezeeBreezee April 14, 2025
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If you wanna be with multiple people, don’t date.
It’s not textbook definition cheating, sure…
It is closer to getting cucked though.
If you engage in polyamory, you are a cuck in denial.
You use the term “polyamory” to make yourself feel better.
I highly suggest that you grow up.
Use your energy on something productive."
If you wanna be with multiple people, don’t date.
It’s not textbook definition cheating, sure…
It is closer to getting cucked though.
If you engage in polyamory, you are a cuck in denial.
You use the term “polyamory” to make yourself feel better.
I highly suggest that you grow up.
Use your energy on something productive."
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the state or practice of having more than one conversation at the same time about completely different topics, e.g. talking to someone on the phone and talking to someone in the same room as you while simultaneously texting someone all at the same time.
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the state or practice of having more than one conversation at the same time about completely different topics, e.g. talking to someone on the phone and talking to someone in the same room as you while simultaneously texting someone all at the same time.
Erin is so polyearmorous, always juggling conversations. I wish Erin would focus their attention on one person at a time like Obama does. Obama is awesome.
by randomgirrrl April 23, 2017
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This Polyamorous XD raised holy hell because someone wouldn't accept her analogy comparing a baby's bad art to an adult's today in the art forum where the question was about what makes bad art.
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by duckgutzxl February 26, 2021
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Sarah's polyjamory was evident as she effortlessly transitioned from listening to classical symphonies in the morning to headbanging to heavy metal tunes in the evening, showcasing her love for all forms of music.
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