Polyamory is a type of ethical non-monogamy that involves having romantic relationships with multiple people with the informed consent of all partners involved. Polyamorous relationships are becoming increasingly common, and they are not the same as polygamy, which involves being married to more than one person at a time. Polyamory can take many forms, and each person can set their own boundaries based on what they are comfortable with. Some common polyamorous structures include:

• Polyfidelity: This is where the partners in a group agree not to have sexual or romantic relationships with people who are not in the group.

• Triad: This involves three people who are all dating one another, also called a throuple.

• Hierarchical polyamory: This refers to people who have primary partnerships to which they devote the most time and attention, and secondary and tertiary partnerships that receive less time and attention.

• Solo polyamory: This includes people who dont have primary partnerships but date multiple people. They remain mostly independent in their personal lives.

Polyamorous structures often change over time as people’s feelings, relationships, and personal circumstances change. Communication is emphasized in polyamorous relationships, and talking about needs, boundaries, and feelings is one step toward maintaining healthy and happy relationships.