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The word polyamory has been applied to the practice or lifestyle of maximally inclusive romantic intimate relationships, with full knowledge and consent by all partners involved. The term is sometimes socially abbreviated to poly or polyam , especially as a form of self-description, and has often times included ethical non-monogamy (ENM).
Polyamory (from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús) 'many' and Latin amor 'love') is the practice of, or the desire for, romantic relationships with more than one partner at the same time, with the informed consent of all partners involved.
Some useful terms are Metamour or Meta, the common term for a person with whom a partner is shared, V-Structure, one person is equally involved with two partners, [14] and Triads / Quads. The latter is when three or four participants make up the primary partnership. [15] [16] [17] An alternative to the blue, red, black, and yellow polyamory flag
to persuade someone to be one's date or sex partner (slang) (on the pull) seeking a date or sex partner (slang) to move something towards oneself an injury to a muscle, tendon, or ligament, e.g. "I've pulled my hamstring." to carry out a task (esp. milit.) ("to pull guard duty")
Sexual slang is a set of linguistic terms and phrases used to refer to sexual organs, processes, and activities; [1] they are generally considered colloquial rather than formal or medical, and some may be seen as impolite or improper.
A significant other is a partner in an intimate relationship. Significant Other or Significant Others may also refer to: Film and television
Swinging is a form of open relationship in which the partners in a committed relationship engage in sexual activities with others at the same time. Swingers may regard the practice as a recreational or social activity [5] [6] that adds variety or excitement into their otherwise conventional sex lives or for curiosity.
[71] [72] Alternatively, Holt and Stone (1988) found that long-distance couples who were able to meet with their partner at least once a month had similar satisfaction levels to unmarried couples who cohabitated. [73] Also, the relationship satisfaction was lower for members of LDRs who saw their partner less frequently than once a month.