8 common types of polyamory:
Triad
Quad
Vee
Solo
Polycule
Hierarchical
Anchor Partners
Parallel

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8 common types of polyamory:
Triad
Quad
Vee
Solo
Polycule
Hierarchical
Anchor Partners
Parallel

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Types of Polyamory: Quad
Some polyamorous couples choose to date other couples together, hoping to find a long-term relationship called a “quad.” In a quad, all partners may have a sexual and romantic relationship with one another, or perhaps only cross-gender partners have a relationship with one another, or any combination of the four people involved. Sometimes there are romantic relationships without sex, particularly when an asexual or graysexual partner is part of a relationship.
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Types of Polyamory: Parallel
Parallel poly is when metamours do not interact with one another. If a person in a vee-style relationship has requests or concerns, they discuss those with one partner, who then determines how to navigate the issue with their other partner.
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Types of Polyamory: Anchor Partners
Some polyamorous partners define their relationship as an “anchor” or “nesting” partnership, instead of primary. These monikers indicate that hierarchy is not present and all partners are considered equal, while still acknowledging that shared life commitments such as home, finances or children are a factor in defining the relationship.
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Types of Polyamory: Polycule
A polycule encompasses everyone on the relationship map, including all of your partners and metamours, whether or not they cohabitate. There may be polycule meetings or discussions to consider decisions which have implications for everyone involved.
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Types of Polyamory: Vee
Very commonly in polyamory one person dates two people separately. They are then the “pivot” in a vee style relationship. Their two partners are “metamours” to one another and those two people might never meet, or they may become close friends, but they do not have a romantic relationship.
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Types of Polyamory: Triad
Some polyamorous couples choose to date other singles together, seeking a long term partner with which to become a “triad” or “throuple.” Women who are open to dating couples together are often called “unicorns,” due to the popularity of single women in the ENM/CNM community and the difficulty of finding one. Men who are open to dating couples together are sometimes called “dragons.”
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This talk was given at a local @tedx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Polyamory, emotional literacy and the benefits they can bring to society. Having multiple romantic and sexual relationships at the same time with all partners full knowledge and consent. Build your emotional literacy and your ability to deal with it.