{"id":19486,"date":"2022-07-11T08:50:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T06:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/?page_id=19486"},"modified":"2023-08-10T16:58:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T14:58:53","slug":"polyamory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/enm\/polyamory\/","title":{"rendered":"The Shades of Polyamory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Polyamory<\/strong> as a philosophy and lifestyle choice is growing in popularity. Yet, although it\u2019s a term that many of us hear batted about in popular conversation, a lot of us remain unsure about what polyamory actually is in practice. For this reason – and for a better understanding into the concept of polyamory and polyamorous relationships<\/em> – let\u2019s return to our upbringing.<\/p>\n

Growing up, we often idealized our future lives based on what our family and friends showed us, from what we read about in books, and the lifestyles we watched on TV. We grew accustomed to the idea that we can equally love and cherish multiple friends, family members, and children. Yet, in contrast, we also formed the belief that romantic love is reserved for that \u201cOne Special Someone.\u201d And that\u2019s fine – if it works. But what if the concept of having one soulmate or romantic partner doesn\u2019t work for everyone?<\/p>\n

Within ethical non-monogamy (ENM for short) there are a number of different relationship configurations that can feel tailor-made for peoples\u2019 unique needs. This is why ENM often feels like somewhat of a solution for those of us who don\u2019t necessarily identify with monogamous relationships.<\/p>\n

Polyamory is one such relationship configuration within ENM. Initially popularized in the media in the 1990s, polyamory has since been increasingly recognised as an effective alternative to the monogamous lifestyle [1]. If you\u2019d like to learn more about the different types of ENM relationships, check out our ENM Relationship Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since polyamory has its own unique principles, this page will cover the following aspects: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • What is polyamory?<\/li>\n
    • What are the types of polyamorous relationships?<\/li>\n
    • What is the relationship between attachment styles and polyamory?<\/li>\n
    • How do these relationships work?<\/li>\n
    • What are the rules & boundaries of polyamory?<\/li>\n
    • Can you cheat in polyamory?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n