The Polyamory Quiz

Not sure if polyamory is right for you?

Take the quiz below to find out.

Who Is This Polyamorous Quiz For?

Illustration of people of different ethnic backgrounds

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It can help you better understand your feelings around monogamy and polyamory.

Each question relates to experiences common in polyamory or feelings about trust and relationships.

Exploring your perspectives and needs within relationships sets the stage for building fulfilling connections with others.

Monica Johnson, PsyD

Polyamorous relationshipsare intentionally different from the common social norms of monogamous partnerships.

Polyamory has an emotional and sexual connection between partners.

Its not the same aspolygamyor anopen relationship.

Polygamy is when someone is married to multiple partners at the same time.

Polyamorous relationships dont require marriage, although marriage might be part of a polyamorous dynamic.

A polyamorous person can be single or in one or more relationships of different kinds.

What Are the Rules in Polyamorous Relationships?

People in polyamorous relationships generally come up with rules and boundaries that work for their dynamic.

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Model of motivations for engaging in polyamorous relationships.

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Polyamory Society.Introduction to polyamory.

Rubel, A. N., & Burleigh, T. J.