Polygamy is being married to more than one person at the same time, whereas polyamory involves both married partners having the freedom to have relationships outside their primary relationship. Some relationships start off as being polyamorous, whereas others may become polyamorous after being together for a while.

What is it like to be in a poly relationship?

Unlike an open relationship, where partners may have an agreement to have sex with people outside the relationship but remain committed to loving only each other, polyamorous people are often committed to loving multiple partners.

What is a meta in a poly relationship?

The ins and outs of having a partner with other partners In polyamorous relationships, a facet to this is the relationships you have with your metamours. Simply put, a metamour is your partners other partner.