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First, they point out that open marriages work best when both partners are committed to the idea of non-monogamy in the abstract.
Slate Articles Brian Palmer 2012
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The seedier stuff bothered my prudish self, stories of strip poker and non-monogamy.
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Polyamorists say they practice "ethical non-monogamy," or relationships that emphasize open communication, respect, and fair treatment of one another.
Elizabeth Marquardt: Get Ready for Group Marriage Elizabeth Marquardt 2011
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Polyamorists say they practice "ethical non-monogamy," or relationships that emphasize open communication, respect, and fair treatment of one another.
Elizabeth Marquardt: Get Ready for Group Marriage Elizabeth Marquardt 2011
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For this reason, some feminists have rejected ideals of romantic, exclusive love relationships, arguing that women should choose non-monogamy or lesbian separatism (Firestone 1970).
Marriage and Domestic Partnership Brake, Elizabeth 2009
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Polyamory, or non-monogamy as lesbian-feminists of yesteryear referred to the practice of having more than one amorous partner, is in vogue.
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Polyamory, or non-monogamy as lesbian-feminists of yesteryear referred to the practice of having more than one amorous partner, is in vogue.
Daily News 2009
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My question is this -- Why is it that deceitful, don't ask don't tell non-monogamy is socially acceptable (don't kid yourself, it is) and honest non-monogamy is not?
Jenny Block: Open Relationships: What the World Already Has 2008
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For anyone considering non-monogamy or wanting to learn more, the classic 1997 volume The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities by Dossie Easton and Catherine A. Lizt is truly a must-read.
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We now know that non-monogamy has a long, long history; it's just that it hasn't always been referred to as "open marriage."
Jenny Block: Life In An Open Marriage: The Four (Not-So-Easy) Steps 2008
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Ethical non-monogamy (ENM) is an umbrella term for having multiple relationships that are not monogamous, but are between people who are aware that the other person has other relationships and are consenting to these relationships. This relationship style believes in open, honest, and respectful treatment of all parties involved.
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Ethical non-monogamy (ENM) is an umbrella term for having multiple relationships that are not monogamous, but are between people who are aware that the other person has other relationships and are consenting to these relationships. This relationship style believes in open, honest, and respectful treatment of all parties involved.
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