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Have you been asked if you’re in a poly relationship, or if you’re interested in joining one, and been unsure how to respond? Or are you just curious about polyamory? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ve collected a mix of definitions and answers that’ll give you a better understanding of polyamory.
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- Keep in mind that "swinging" or a "swinging lifestyle" is different from being polyamorous or in a polyamorous relationship. A swinging lifestyle revolves around casual, recreational sex with other people—it isn't rooted in love. Also, polyamorous relationships don't necessarily have to be sexual, while swinging relationships typically are.[17]Thanks
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- ↑ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-021-02002-y
- ↑ https://metro.co.uk/2017/06/28/what-is-polyamory-and-a-polyamorous-relationship-6741253/
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_you_can_learn_from_polyamory
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33956295/
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/
- ↑ https://greatist.com/connect/polyamorous#terminology
- ↑ https://greatist.com/connect/polyamorous#terminology
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/
- ↑ https://greatist.com/connect/polyamorous#terminology
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34105057/
- ↑ https://www.morethantwo.com/polycatintro.html
- ↑ https://worldassociationofsexcoaches.org/polyamory-swinging-explained/
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