
Meet the polyamorists - a growing band of people who believe than more lovers equals more love
Author: By Colette Bernhardt
Let's clear up a few things first. This isn't polygamy, where one person (usually male) has numerous spouses who cannot pursue other liaisons themselves. Nor is it swinging or adultery; polyamorists aren't into cheating or one-night wife-swaps. It also differs from the hippie notion of "free love", which was primarily about enjoying sex. And it's a bit more specific than an "open relationship". What polys want ? not so different from the rest of us ? are ongoing, honest, committed relationships. But with several people at once.
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Thanks to Astarte for pointing me at this story. It's detailed, fair, and covers a variety of family types. Both thumbs up!