What Is Solo Polyamory?
Instead, you focus on your partnerships alone.
“Solo poly puts autonomy at the center of one’s decision-making process.
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Understanding Solo Polyamory
In standard polyamory, community is key.
Partners often meet, or spend quality time with, the other partners of their partner.
Sometimes they form relationships with numerous people at once, such as a triad.
Solo poly is different from this.
While that is often true, you absolutely can be solo poly despite being partnered.
When I lived with my ex, I was solo poly.
My relationships were mine alone, and I kept all of my worlds separate.
Madison McCullough, LCSW
Solo poly puts autonomy at the center of one’s decision-making process.
Being solo poly means that you are upfront and honest about your dating life with everyone in it.
Rather, this is its own unique style.
Of course, solo poly doesn’t come without challenges.
Additionally, she says being solo poly can lead to loneliness.
There is no right or wrong amount of relationships in solo poly.
Boundaries and your ability to set them will be key to performing this relationship model successfully.
You’ll also need to listen closely to the boundaries of others, and respect them completely.
This simply isn’t true.
Plenty of people stay in long-term poly relationships!
Tips for Practice
Practicing the following tips will help you get the most out of solo polyamory.
To learn more, you canread blogs about being solo polyorlisten to a solo poly podcast.
It may not be for everyone, but solo poly works great for some.
