Being able to accept many loves into your life with polyamory, including multiple romantic loves, has changed the way I view relationships.
The relationship escalator looms large in monogamous romance. First you date — sometimes several people at the same time — until you find one that you think fits best. Then you agree to date exclusively. After that, it’s often an option to live together, get a pet, merge parts of your life, and eventually get engaged. Engagement is followed by marriage, cohabitating if you’re not already, and typically children. Happiness…
