redpepper
Active member
I was referring to this. It's a bit too absolute for my liking. It seems we are saying the same thing.
Glossary and Definitions
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solarwindsfly
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If I am understanding this correctly, a "unicorn" is a bi girl who is looking for a poly relationship who is not already in a relationship. If that is so, I was a unicorn about two years ago. LOL!!
redpepper
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Yes, although you would've needed to be exclusive to that couple, not wanting to date anyone else but them.
I look at it pretty simply:
A V is a relationship where the two legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship.
A triad is one where all three are involved together.
I'm not sure why there is so much confusion about this. It seems pretty self-explanatory to me, and it has been discussed over and over ad nauseum.
The definitions are also in this thread for all to see. writing them out repeatedly is not going to change anything. I don't know how "in depth" you can go since it's not complicated at all.
If it helps:
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
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A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
The definitions are also in this thread for all to see. writing them out repeatedly is not going to change anything. I don't know how "in depth" you can go since it's not complicated at all.
If it helps:
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
A V is a relationship where the 2 legs do not have a romantic/sexual relationship
A triad is one where all 3 are involved together.
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TruckerPete
New member
Point of clarification, please: SO vs partner?
Also, I assume OSO is "other significant other"?
Also, I assume OSO is "other significant other"?
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MonoVCPHG
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I don't think there is a difference between partner and significant other, unless the "partner" is considered a primary relationship and the SO is considered more of a secondary partner.
These are terms that people pick whichever one they like best. There are no "poly" laws about this. It works like this for all relationships. Some people don't like to use the terms "boyfriend" and "girlfriend," so they use other words.
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Thunderlizard
New member
Thirdvana: that blissful feeling that unicorn hunters get when their unicorn finally comes to roost. The feeling of being cared about exponentially, and in that particular "different way" that's hard to describe if you haven't actually experienced it, that is shared among all members. Of course, we'd modify the term for larger-than-triad situations, but a recent "couple seeking third" thread sparked this for me.
MrFarFromRight
Banned
I want to create a new word-definition for the polyamory community
Yeti: a person who is totally in favour of polyamory, sees it as an ideal, a principle, but who (for whatever reason) hasn't actually got any sexual relationships going. (The yeti wanders in the snow alone, allowing (?) him/herself to be glimpsed occasionally, but hasn't made it into civilisation yet.) I know of one example: me. [See "Polyamorous and celibate"]
Yeti: a person who is totally in favour of polyamory, sees it as an ideal, a principle, but who (for whatever reason) hasn't actually got any sexual relationships going. (The yeti wanders in the snow alone, allowing (?) him/herself to be glimpsed occasionally, but hasn't made it into civilisation yet.) I know of one example: me. [See "Polyamorous and celibate"]
redpepper
Active member
Bright-eyed novice [BeN]: a person who has just discovered polyamory. (Handle at your own risk, as they tend to date as if eating at a buffet, they are still unaware of the amount of energy and work they will need to make their relationships work, and have not yet refined their communication skills. Example of phrase BeN would use: "I love more than one person and I don't care who knows it !") See: kid in a candy store
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redpepper
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From: www.polyamorysociety.org/language.html
Family
1: a group of individuals living under one roof and under one head; HOUSEHOLD
2: a group of persons of common ancestry; CLAN
3: a group of things having common characteristics, especially a group of related plants or animals ranking in biological classification above a genus and below an order
Fidelity
1: the quality or state of being faithful
2: syn: allegiance; loyalty; devotion; fealty
Friends with benefits (FWB): a casual relationship used to describe the physical and emotional relationship between unmarried people who engage in uncommitted sex acts. The intent is generally to relieve sexual frustrations through an alternative to masturbation, and is not intended as a romantic relationship. All parties are free to date and engage in sex acts with other people. This type of a relationship effectively gives the people involved an outlet for their sexual urges without the potential stress and time-demands of a committed relationship. The people may elect to become FWBs because they are not willing to commit to a full-fledged relationship for whatever reason
Grex: a synergistic group of highly interdependent individuals whose functioning is enhanced by their association
Hippie Hefner: a charming mid-life hippie male who attempts to create a flock of buxom women
In search of hot bi babe (ISO HBB): a couple that is only looking for the elusive HBB
Inclusive relationship: in which all partners agree to include more lovers in their relationship network
Intimate network: individuals who desire friendship and perhaps sex with their lovers and other friends, forming a web of varying connections within a social circle
New normal: searching for normality and balance after establishing a new relationship within a group relationship. Establishing a new relationship within an existing multipartnered relationship brings changes to the emotionally established order of the group relationship. Finding the new normal is what the shared group members strive for to improve the relationship and bring the group back into balance after adding a new member.
New paradigm relating: a philosophy of relationship which emphasizes using the relationship to consciously enhance the psychological and spiritual development of the partners, new paradigm relating is characterized by responding authentically in the present moment, honoring individual autonomy, equality, total honesty and self responsibility.
Not-so-hot bi babe (NSHBB): non-mythical annoying rookie who "just doesn't get it" and would be happier swinging
Old paradigm relating: a philosophy of relationship which emphasizes well-defined rules, extensive agreements, ironclad conditions and the importance of the group over the individual; usually involves a hierarchical power structure
"One true way" polyamorist: (oftentimes a bright-eyed novice will morph into a "one true way" polyamorist after several months) person who has read everything they can find and will tell you exactly how polyamory works, and what you must do; they will tell you that you are immoral or dishonorable if you disagree with them
Open marriage: includes one primary spouse bond and other secondary or tertiary lovers, depending on availability and circumstance
Open relationship: an agreement among the members in which the partners decide that they can have sexual relations outside of the relationship
Family
1: a group of individuals living under one roof and under one head; HOUSEHOLD
2: a group of persons of common ancestry; CLAN
3: a group of things having common characteristics, especially a group of related plants or animals ranking in biological classification above a genus and below an order
Fidelity
1: the quality or state of being faithful
2: syn: allegiance; loyalty; devotion; fealty
Friends with benefits (FWB): a casual relationship used to describe the physical and emotional relationship between unmarried people who engage in uncommitted sex acts. The intent is generally to relieve sexual frustrations through an alternative to masturbation, and is not intended as a romantic relationship. All parties are free to date and engage in sex acts with other people. This type of a relationship effectively gives the people involved an outlet for their sexual urges without the potential stress and time-demands of a committed relationship. The people may elect to become FWBs because they are not willing to commit to a full-fledged relationship for whatever reason
Grex: a synergistic group of highly interdependent individuals whose functioning is enhanced by their association
Hippie Hefner: a charming mid-life hippie male who attempts to create a flock of buxom women
In search of hot bi babe (ISO HBB): a couple that is only looking for the elusive HBB
Inclusive relationship: in which all partners agree to include more lovers in their relationship network
Intimate network: individuals who desire friendship and perhaps sex with their lovers and other friends, forming a web of varying connections within a social circle
New normal: searching for normality and balance after establishing a new relationship within a group relationship. Establishing a new relationship within an existing multipartnered relationship brings changes to the emotionally established order of the group relationship. Finding the new normal is what the shared group members strive for to improve the relationship and bring the group back into balance after adding a new member.
New paradigm relating: a philosophy of relationship which emphasizes using the relationship to consciously enhance the psychological and spiritual development of the partners, new paradigm relating is characterized by responding authentically in the present moment, honoring individual autonomy, equality, total honesty and self responsibility.
Not-so-hot bi babe (NSHBB): non-mythical annoying rookie who "just doesn't get it" and would be happier swinging
Old paradigm relating: a philosophy of relationship which emphasizes well-defined rules, extensive agreements, ironclad conditions and the importance of the group over the individual; usually involves a hierarchical power structure
"One true way" polyamorist: (oftentimes a bright-eyed novice will morph into a "one true way" polyamorist after several months) person who has read everything they can find and will tell you exactly how polyamory works, and what you must do; they will tell you that you are immoral or dishonorable if you disagree with them
Open marriage: includes one primary spouse bond and other secondary or tertiary lovers, depending on availability and circumstance
Open relationship: an agreement among the members in which the partners decide that they can have sexual relations outside of the relationship
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TruckerPete
New member
Polyer than thou: one who practices the "One True Way" of poly and preaches to everyone. Incessantly.
ZeroDrakken
New member
I've seen the term used alot... but what exactly does "DH" stand for? Is it (as I keep imagining) imported and ironically repurposed baseball slang, or is it something else entirely?