10 Polyamorous Relationship Rules Explained

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For those of you who aren’t familiar with the polyamorous lifestyle, ‘poly’, from Greek, means many, and ‘amorous’ refers to love.

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So a polyamorous relationship is one where both partners have agreed to have other sexual and romantic partners.

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Polyamorous relationships are becoming increasingly popular and more widely accepted as valid lifestyle choices.

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To help make polyamory work, here are ten polyamorous relationship rules that experts recommend.

Communicate openly

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This communication should be ongoing and include discussions about boundaries, expectations, and goals for the relationship.

Practice

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It is important to practice safe sex and follow all polyamorous relationship rules to protect yourself.

Take responsibility

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How to be in a poly relationship? Be in charge of how you feel.

Honest About Intentions

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Honesty is crucial in polyamorous relationships, and it is essential to be clear about your intentions from the beginning.

Avoid hierarchy

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All partners should be treated equally, and their needs and boundaries should be respected.

Practice ethical non-monogamy

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This means that all parties involved should be aware of and agree to the relationship arrangement.

Be open to growth

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This may require ongoing communication and renegotiation of boundaries.

Respect privacy

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Privacy is essential in any relationship, including all successful polyamorous relationships.

Seek support

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Polyamorous relationships can be challenging, and it is important to seek support when needed.