id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt en-wikipedia-org-1380 Non-monogamy - Wikipedia .html text/html 2323 253 62 Non-monogamy (or nonmonogamy) is an umbrella term for every practice or philosophy of non-dyadic intimate relationship that does not strictly hew to the standards of monogamy, particularly that of having only one person with whom to exchange sex, love, and/or affection. More specifically, "nonmonogamy" indicates forms of interpersonal relationship, intentionally undertaken, in which demands for exclusivity (of sexual interaction or emotional connection, for example) are attenuated or eliminated, and individuals may form multiple and simultaneous sexual and/or romantic bonds.[1] This stands in contrast to monogamy, yet may arise from the same psychology.[2] Many terms for non-monogamous practices are vague, being based on criteria such as "relationship" or "love" that are themselves subjectively defined. For example, swingers may intentionally avoid emotional and social connection to those—other than their primary partner—with whom they have sex, so may or may not be polyamorous but are non-monogamous.[citation needed] Swinging—similar to open relationships, but conducted as an organized social activity, often involving some form of group sex. ./cache/en-wikipedia-org-1380.html ./txt/en-wikipedia-org-1380.txt