So, I don't have other committed relationships (well, I have not yet), but I have been fine with my wife having them for years. So, is she polyamorous? Are we polyamorous? If she is and I am not, what am I? How should I refer to my part in this?

A person can still identify as polyamorous without having more than one partner. Additionally, if an individual’s partner has multiple partners, it does not automatically make the individual polyamorous.

It sounds as though she is, and you are possibly open to the idea, but given how little information I have, I’m in no place to help you decide. This is a topic that can only be decided between you and your wife through some extended conversation.

If you would like a way to refer to yourself, the best way would be to start with your personal identity and branch out. You are your wife’s husband. You are your wife’s boyfriend’s girlfriend’s husband, etc. You are “metamour” to your wife’s other committed partners, etc.

Definitions and Identities are very personal aspects of a person’s life that no one can judge besides that person and the others involved. I would encourage you to consider having a conversation with your wife about this.

Hope this helps,
Love Infinite,
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Asked by altls

3 months ago 3 ♥