"Polyamory is a less specific term than polygamy, the practice or condition of having more than one spouse. (The majority of polygamous cultures are traditionally polygynous, where one husband has multiple wives. Polyandrous societies, in which one wife has multiple husbands, are less common but do exist.12) Marriage is not a requirement in polyamorous relationships. The "knowledge and consent of all partners concerned"13 is a defining characteristic of polyamorous relationships. Distinguishing polyamory from other forms of non-monogamy (e.g., "cheating") is an ideology that openness, goodwill, truthful communication, and ethical behavior should prevail among all the parties involved.1415"
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Sigurd commented on the word polygamy
Polygamy is out of favour in my circles, Toronto Canada. It is completely replaced with "Polyamory".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyamory
"Polyamory is a less specific term than polygamy, the practice or condition of having more than one spouse. (The majority of polygamous cultures are traditionally polygynous, where one husband has multiple wives. Polyandrous societies, in which one wife has multiple husbands, are less common but do exist.12) Marriage is not a requirement in polyamorous relationships. The "knowledge and consent of all partners concerned"13 is a defining characteristic of polyamorous relationships. Distinguishing polyamory from other forms of non-monogamy (e.g., "cheating") is an ideology that openness, goodwill, truthful communication, and ethical behavior should prevail among all the parties involved.1415"
May 28, 2015