What Is Ethical Non-Monogamy?
4 things necessary for healthy open relationships
“Non-monogamy” or “polyamory,” are terms that have been thrown around in recent years and most commonly associated with the kink community. “Ethical non-monogamy,” in particular, is becoming more prevalent in the modern dating scene. Though I’m finding that many people have little to no idea of the basic tenets surrounding it.
Urban Dictionary defines non-monogamy as “a sexual relationship that doesn’t disallow sexual expression or affection with other partners. This may present itself in many forms and many kinds of lifestyles including but not limited to swinging, polyamory, polygamy, open relationships, or simply couples having an occasional -threesome.”
Some Common Questions & Judgements:
“Non-monogamy is just an excuse for men to avoid commitment and use multiple women for sex without any consequences.”
“You’re being taken advantage of!”
“That’s for Mormons, pimps and harems.”
“Yeah, you’re definitely going to hell.”
“How do you have time to date more than one person?” (but really?)
“You’d have to be totally confident in your relationship to let your partner date other people.”
“How do you handle jealousy?”
“How can you trust that they truly care about you?
“They must not love you anymore if they’re looking…
