Can a monogamous person be with a polyamorous person?
My short answer – yes, it is possible. However, to make a polyamorous /monogamous relationship work takes partners who are secure in themselves and their choices, secure in the relationship, good communicators and willing to work.
Can you be polygamous and monogamous?
Mono–poly–flexible folks are able to participate happily in either a monogamous or a polygamous relationship, with no issues in either dynamic. It’s very similar to being bi/pansexual in that it’s an either/or/both/whatever kind of thing.
Can you cheat in a polygamous relationship?
A polyamorous person can cheat on their partners by ignoring agreed-upon boundaries about dating others, like not telling their partners when they have sex with new people.
What do I do if my partner is polyamorous?
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- Do research into polyamory.
- Do ask yourself if you can handle polyamory.
- Do discuss polyamory with your partner (if you are in a relationship)
- Do ask for what you need.
- Do know your boundaries and limits.
Can monogamous relationships work?
“Monogamy is great for some relationships and not for others.” Some people assume that nonmonogamous relationships are inherently less committed or less secure, but in fact, some research has found people in consensually nonmonogamous relationships actually tend to be more committed to their long-term relationships.
Is polyamory an excuse to cheat?
Doesn’t much matter, if someone uses it, it’s still just an excuse. You can try to call it polygamy, or polyamory or swinging or an open relationship, but if your spouse didn’t agree to it beforehand it’s just cheating. Saying that humans are not naturally monogamous may be a classic excuse, it certainly is in fiction.
How do I know if I am polyamorous?
If you’ve had crushes on multiple people since you were young and have trouble choosing between them (think Devi in “Never Have I Ever”), you might be polyamorous. Many polyamorous people feel they have an infinite amount of love to give others, so it’s normal to feel like you can love mutiple people at once.