Polyamory Test
I think romantic love can genuinely exist for multiple people simultaneously.
Maintaining deep connections in each relationship doesn't have to suffer when you have more than one intimate partner.
While I haven't experienced polyamory firsthand, I'm open to exploring it as an option.
Some people mistakenly view polyamory as just an excuse for cheating without facing repercussions.
Having multiple fulfilling intimate relationships at once is definitely achievable.
I support giving committed multi-person relationships the same legal recognition as traditional marriages.
I'd feel comfortable letting my kids interact with friends who come from polyamorous families.
The concept of consensual non-monogamy really resonates with me.
I'm always eager to try new things and form new connections.
Children aren't necessarily harmed by growing up in polyamorous households.
I've imagined what it might be like to be part of a polyamorous arrangement.
Polyamorous relationships can definitely last and thrive over many years.
I could picture myself in a non-monogamous partnership.
I'm willing to look at relationship models that go beyond conventional monogamy.
Religious practices involving multiple partners, like polygamy, are perfectly valid.
I've been in a polyamorous relationship before and would happily do it again.
I'd be okay with a setup where both my partner and I have other romantic connections.
There's a common misconception that polyamory increases STI transmission risks.
Communication is one of my strongest skills in relationships.
If society were more accepting, I'd seriously think about trying polyamory.
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Things to Know
- Along with open relationships, swinging, and other types of relationships, polyamory is one type of consensual non-monogamy. Polyamory puts a lot of weight on the emotional and romantic bond between partners.
- People who are more extroverted, conscientious, and agreeable, and less neurotic, are more likely to be good candidates for polyamory. Research indicates that polyamorous individuals typically exhibit minimal jealousy and elevated levels of trust, honesty, and intimacy.
- Polygamy is when someone, usually a man, is married to more than one person at the same time. This is usually done for religious or cultural reasons. Polyamory means having any loving relationship, while polygamy means being married to more than one person.
- National surveys about how common polyamory is show that about 17% of people want to be in a polyamorous relationship and 11% have already been in one.
- People pursue and enjoy polyamory for a variety of reasons; research indicates that these motivations encompass autonomy, values, belonging, sexuality, personal growth and development, and pragmatism.
Make a Difference Now
Put your foot in. Reading about polyamory, thinking about your reasons and goals, talking to any current partners, and getting to know the polyamorous community are all good first steps.
Think about what you need from a relationship: One benefit of polyamory is that it allows you to meet certain needs with a second partner while keeping the good things about your first partner.
Ask for help. A therapist can help you look at your current relationships and reasons for being in them, or they can help you build healthy polyamorous relationships.
