monogamy or non-monogamy, that is the question. And, to be honest, not even that new. Over the years, but also over the centuries, non-monogamous relationships have always existed, often unconsciously, certainly not exactly new. What has changed in recent times is precisely the awareness that makes a non-monogamous couple ethical. That is that “ethics” present in the definition and which these days cannot be ignored.
Couple, not ethical monogamy: what is it about?
In an era like this where they like to define every love situation and label it with a name, possibly English, the term “ethical non-monogamy” is not all that new. As reported by Rolling Stone in 2017already in the second half of the nineties there was talk of non-monogamous relationships, at the time the prerogative of neo-hippy couples or hippies of the seventies who still professed free love years later.
In the last twenty years not only has the concept evolved, giving enormous importance to that “ethics”, but above all more and more people prefer a non-monogamous love relationship. That is how with “ethical non-monogamous” we mean all those relationships generally composed of three people, all aware of the sentimental situation. In other words, we no longer speak of “horns” but of awareness of being within a couple that also involves other people and that everything is done in the light of the sunwithout jealousy or guilt. Hence its being “ethical”.
Different forms of ethical non-monogamous relationship
Actually this is a first definition, a sort of container within which there are many types of non-monogamous relationships. Perhaps the most famous these days is the polyamory: it is a relationship based on multiple acquaintances at the same time, which takes place with the consent of all and which does not involve marriage. Basically it is a relationship based on three people who may not have the same kind of relationship, or emotional depth.
Different is the case ofrelational anarchy: in this case there are no labels, partner or friend or lover, but there are simply relationships that can evolve over time, whether on a sexual, romantic or friendship level. Some relationships of this kind are also just plain platonic.
They are also part of ethical non-monogamous relationships classic open relationshipas long as both partners are aware of the situation, and the monogamish or when a monogamous couple allows extra relationships but following precise rules.
Why choose an ethical non-monogamous relationship?
But why choose this type of relationship? If on the one hand correctness is the essential and indispensable characteristic for all these relationships, the sense of freedom that an ethical non-monogamous relationship brings with it is very strong. And many times it is precisely this sense of freedom that drives people to seek these relationships.
Not only that but that also means explore many more aspects of oneself, both sexually and sentimentally, increasing the variety of one’s relationships and thus allowing one to compensate for shortcomings present in a relationship. Furthermore, eliminating negative feelings such as jealousy and possessiveness allows you to live healthier a story because it has no brakes or barriers.
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