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EnglishWhat Does “Ethically Non-Monogamous” Mean on PolyMatchMaker.com?
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On PolyMatchMaker.com (PMM), “ethically non-monogamous” describes people who have multiple consensual romantic or sexual relationships, with honesty and agreement among everyone involved. PMM used the term as an umbrella for its community and treated these as dating and relationship identities, not just casual labels. The site closed as a social site on June 1, 2023, but its glossary and legal pages remain active, so the terminology is still the main thing you can use there.
The core idea
“Ethically non-monogamous” combines two parts:
- Non-monogamous: not exclusive to one partner.
- Ethically: the non-exclusivity is disclosed and agreed to by the people involved, rather than hidden or assumed.
PMM’s homepage paired the phrase with related wording such as “consensual non-monogamous,” “responsible non-monogamy,” and “ethically non-monogamous.” The common thread is consent and transparency. If a person has multiple relationships without the knowledge or agreement of their partners, that is generally not what these terms mean.
Terms PMM grouped together
PMM listed these under “Dating & Relationships,” treating them as identities and relationship styles:
| Term | General meaning |
|---|---|
| Polyamorous / Poly / Polyamory | Having or being open to multiple loving relationships at once |
| Open relationships | A committed relationship that allows outside sexual or romantic connections |
| Multi-partnered | Involving more than one partner |
| Triad | A relationship among three people |
| Quad | A relationship among four people |
| Network dating | Dating within or across a connected group of partners and metamours |
PMM also used “policy-fi” in its list, but the homepage does not define it, so treat it as a site-specific label rather than a standard term.
Why the wording matters
The “ethical” or “consensual” qualifier distinguishes these relationships from cheating or non-consensual secrecy. PMM framed its mission around representation of “ethically non-monogamous persons within the dating space,” which shows the site saw these as valid relationship identities rather than a single behavior.
For example, a person in an open relationship might date someone new only after their existing partner knows and agrees. A person in a triad has two partners who are also connected to each other. A network includes partners, their partners, and so on, with varying levels of connection.
Where to find fuller definitions
PMM’s glossary remains active on the domain, so it is the best place to check how the site itself defined these terms. The homepage also keeps its legal documents and contact addresses:
- Speaking engagements and relationship consulting: [email protected]
- Media inquiries: [email protected]
- General membership inquiries: [email protected]
Because the social site closed on June 1, 2023, you cannot use PMM for dating or member features. You can still read the glossary and legal pages for terminology, and the contact emails remain listed for advocacy and media questions.