Polyamory FAQ
Since there are a lot of terms used by the polyamory and non-monogamy communities that often appear on columns and in my podcast, I thought it might be useful to create an FAQ and/or index for some of these terms.
General relationship definitions
Here are a number of ways to describe polyamory, non-monogamy, and more.
- What is polyamory?
- What is non-monogamy?
- What is ethical non-monogamy?
- What is consensual non-monogamy?
- What is an open relationship?
- What is solo polyamory?
- What is relationship anarchy?
- What is hierarchical polyamory?
- Is polyamory just polygamy?
- What is swinging?
Polyamory terms
Here are a number of polyamory associated terms you may come across.
- What is a metamour?
- What is a hinge?
- What is compersion?
- What is don't ask, don't tell?
- What is an OPP?
- What is a polycule?
- What is kitchen table polyamory?
- What is parallel polyamory?
- What is a unicorn or unicorn hunter?
- What is new relationship energy or NRE?
- What is a triad?
- What is a third?
- What is a comet partner?
- What is tolyamory?
- What is a quad?
- What is polyfidelity?
- What is fluid bonded?
- What is polysaturated?
- What is an anchor partner?
- What is a nesting partner?
- What is polyamory under duress?
- What is the Polyamory PhD?