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Polyamory
A relationship structure where everyone involved agrees that love and/or sex can be shared openly among more than two people, with all partners knowing and consenting to the arrangements.
Why readers love it
Readers are drawn to the emotional complexity and honest communication, where jealousy and compersion (joy at a partner's other joy) create high-stakes intimacy and a sense of chosen family.
Also called
polycule
kitchen table polyamory
parallel polyamory
hierarchical polyamory
solo polyamory
V relationship
triad
quad
Worth knowing: Real-world polyamory hinges on ongoing consent, clear agreements, and managing jealousy safely through honest talk and regular check-ins, not just initial enthusiasm.