Polyamory as a structured relationship is hard to describe. It does, as the word insinuates, involve loving more than one person at a time - "loving" being a committed, intimate bond with multiple partners rather than one of a purely sexual nature.

Because there are no predetermined rules that define what is "polyamory", it must be considered more a "lifestyle" choice than an institution such as marriage. The rules are created and modified by everyone in a polyamorial group as the relationships within it evolved.

• But who would choose such a lifestyle?
• Is it really possible to love more than one person?
• How does one "commit" to and intimate relationship with multiple partners when humans in general, seem to have difficulty committing to anything these days?
• What are the positives to this type of "group intimacy"?
• How do you avoid conflict and jealousy when spreading yourself thinly amongst several partners?
• Where does one find the time for such involvement?
• Can it really work?

Sounds complicated…and time consuming!

Scott Lee has written an interesting article that further examines The Ups and Downs of Polyamory. It's worth a read if you are involved in or considering becoming involved in this type of relationship.

Yes, polyamory can work…but only for a select few. Basically, I don't think a majority of us are open to this kind of "sharing"!


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