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tolyamory

Relationship style that tolerates some nonmonogamy but does not aim for polyamory or multiple partners simultaneously
Polyamory is too complicated for us so we decided on tolyamory instead.
by HiKoality February 6, 2024
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tolyamory

Coined by Dan Savage. “Tolerating polyamory”. To be in a polyamorous relationship but only tolerating it. Not to be confused with “poly under duress” or PUD.
Hilary resigned herself to tolyamory with Bill.
by Mac8585 March 31, 2024
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Tolyamory

A relationship style or mindset where a person is tolerant of polyamory but does not necessarily participate in it themselves. Someone who practices tolyamory may support or accept a partner having multiple romantic or intimate relationships while personally remaining monogamous or emotionally exclusive.
“I’m not poly, but I’m okay with my partner dating other people — I guess you could call that tolyamory.”

“They have a tolyamorous relationship; she’s supportive of his other partners but prefers to stay monogamous herself.”

tolyamorous (adjective): “He identifies as tolyamorous.”

tolyamorist (noun): “She’s a tolyamorist who prefers one-on-one emotional bonds.”
by Infinit3mber October 21, 2025
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Polyamory

“I have duped my boyfriend into polyamory because I’m too afraid to break up with him but still want someone else’s dick”
by ObtuseGoose June 9, 2022
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Polyamory

"Did you hear Jacob and Amy are into polyamory?"

"So they're cheating on each other."

"Not they're not! Unlike cheating, they are both aware of their partner's sexual activities. They also set up rules to avoid jealousy and heart break."

"That's just cheating with extra steps."
by jellyjones January 23, 2020
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polyamory v

A polyamory relationship in which two or more people are in a romantic relationship with the same person without being in a romantic relationship with each other
A polyamory v relationship between those three means they share one but done romance each other.
by PolyGirl12 April 6, 2017
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Kitchen table polyamory

Kitchen table is a style of polyamory that places emphasis on family-style connections among the people involved in a network, whether they're romantically involved with each other or not. The name comes from the idea that everyone involved would be comfortable gathering around the kitchen table for a meal.
Friend: where's hubby tonight

Me: he is out at his gf's place

Friend: you're cool with his gf?

Me: yeah we practice kitchen table polyamory
by Edgeofinsanity13 August 23, 2021
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