Relationships
Your guide to the two forms of ethical non-monogamy.
The umbrella ofethical non-monogamyis wide and contains an incredibly diverse array of relationship styles, according toDr.
Tammy Nelson, a sex and relationship therapist and host of the podcastThe Trouble With Sex.
Contemporary relationships take many forms, and commitment looks different to couples today, she tells Bustle.
Some couples are creating non-traditional arrangements that includeopen marriage, polyamory, andswinging.
Below, sex and relationship experts break down the core traits of polyamory versus open relationships.
What Is Polyamory?
Polyamory comes from the combination of many, from poly, and love, from amory, says Nelson.
What Is An Open Relationship?
The term open relationship casts an incredibly wide net in terms of non-monogamy.
This could be experienced together or separately.
That said, she notes that every couple defines what an open relationship entails differently.
It might mean they are swinging, playing, or just checking out the scene.
source: www.bustle.com
