Polyamory is the practice of having romantic relationships with more than one partner at the same time, with the informed consent of all partners involved. Polyamorous relationships are a form of ethical non-monogamy, where all parties involved are aware of and consent to the practice of non-monogamy. Polyamory is not the same as polygamy, which involves being married to more than one person at a time. Polyamorous relationships can take various forms, including open relationships with a conscious management of jealousy, closed polyamorous relationships (polyfidelity), and non-exclusive sexual or romantic relationships.

Polyamorous relationships are becoming increasingly common, and they involve committed relationships between two or more people, typically romantic relationships. Being in a polyamorous relationship means that you and your partner have the option of dating other people, and it does not necessarily involve marriage. Polyamorous relationships are not necessarily sexual in nature, although they can be. Communication is often emphasized in polyamorous relationships, as the structures often change over time as peoples feelings, relationships, and personal circumstances change.

In summary, a polyamorous relationship is a type of ethical non-monogamous relationship where people mutually agree to have multiple sexual or romantic relationships with the informed consent of all parties involved.