Before we begin to identify the differences between polyamorous relationships and simple cheating, it’s worth first explaining what kind of beast polyamory is.
Many people confuse such relationships with promiscuous sexual relations, but in fact this is not the case.
What is polyamory
There are, of course, a great many interpretations of this term. In short, polyamory is an interest in or being in an intimate (emotional and/or sexual) relationship with more than one person, provided that they are consenting, open, and aware of it.
What is the difference between polyamory and cheating
Unlike cheating, which usually comes as a complete surprise to the other partner, people in polyamorous relationships enter into them consciously.
In this case, no one has to break established agreements, lie or hide.
Respect and openness between participants are important components of a healthy polyamorous relationship.
However, even in such relationships, partners can set some boundaries and come to certain agreements. If a participant in a polyamorous relationship violates them, this act will cause the same harm to the “union” as cheating in a monogamous relationship.
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