ENM stands for Ethical Non-Monogamy, which refers to any relationship dynamic in which partners consent to pursue sexual and romantic connections with multiple people. ENM is based on the concept of using socially acceptable guidelines and ethically motivated tools to cultivate a relationship built on the foundation of non-monogamy. It is a practice of being romantically involved with multiple people who are all aware of and agree to this relationship structure. ENM includes various relationship structures such as polyamory, open relationships, and swinging. The key principles of ENM are communication, consideration, and consent. ENM relationships are grounded in consent and mutual trust, and cheating is not acceptable. People may choose to engage in ENM to fulfill other needs that their present relationship cannot provide, or to look for others with similar romantic or sexual interests that their partner does not have or is not comfortable exploring. ENM allows people to have multiple romantic or sexual relationships outside of their union with transparency and consent.