“An open relationship is one where one or both partners have a desire for sexual relationships outside of each other, and polyamory is about having intimate, loving relationships with multiple people,” says Renee Divine, L.M.F.T., a sex and relationships therapist in Minneapolis, MN.

How is polyamory different from dating?

The only difference between polyamorous dating and regular dating is the conversations you might with the person you are dating. Its important to be upfront and share your relationship orientation and what you are looking for.