Dating & Relationships

What is polyamory?

Polyamory comes from the terms “poly” meaning ‘several’ and “amory” meaning ‘love’, so we can say that polyamory is a type of relationship where the people involved have several loves. This is different from monogamy, where the people involved make a decision to stay with only one partner. Polyamory is a relationship dynamic that allows the intimate, sexual, and/ or romantic aspect to be shared among multiple partners. A number of couples are interested in the idea of opening up their relationship, but often do not know how or where to start. This article is intended to provide a few tips for those who are considering polyamory, however it is highly recommended that those interested in this relationship structure carry out further research and communicate with their partner before embarking on this journey.