Polyamory
Polyamory is the practice of having multiple consensual, loving, and intimate relationships at the same time.
The essence of polyamory lies in the belief that love and intimacy are not finite resources. Polyamorous individuals and couples have the freedom to build and maintain multiple emotional and romantic relationships, as long as all partners involved give their full consent, and there is transparency, trust, and open communication.
Polyamory can look different for everyone, with some individuals forming romantic relationships with multiple partners while others prefer a hierarchical structure with primary, secondary, or tertiary partners. The key is that the relationships are based on mutual respect, communication, and the principle of consent.
Vocabulary
Metamor
A metamour (sometimes spelled "metamor" or shortened to "meta") is a key, frequently used term in polyamory. It refers to your partner’s partner—someone with whom you share a romantic connection through a mutual partner but do not have a direct romantic or sexual relationship.
Compersion
The feeling of joy associated with seeing a loved one love another; contrasted with jealousy.