Non-monogamy

Depiction of many types of non-monogamy and how they overlap

Non-monogamy (or nonmonogamy) is an umbrella term that describes a relationship arrangement where one or more partners are not sexually and/or romantically exclusive to each other.[1] Monogamy and non-monogamy are not strictly binary categories, but rather exist on a continuum encompassing various degrees of exclusivity and openness - at one end of this continuum lie strictly monogamous relationships, while at the other end are openly non-exclusive arrangements with numerous nuanced forms of varying degrees of openness in between.[2][3][4][5] Non-monogamous relationships have been practiced across cultures and throughout history, reflecting diverse social norms, legal frameworks, and personal preferences.[6][7][8]

In contemporary discourse, non-monogamy is understood to encompass a variety of practices, ranging from culturally institutionalised arrangements like polygamy to consensual agreements such as open relationships and polyamory, as well as non-consensual forms like infidelity.

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  8. ^ Cataldo, Jeremiah W. (2022-06-16), "No means yes, right? Prohibited sex in the Bible", What the Bible Says About Sex, London: Routledge, pp. 109–125, doi:10.4324/9781003164074-8, ISBN 978-1-003-16407-4

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