Primary Partner: Priority, Commitment, and Hierarchy in Polyamory
A primary partner is the partner who receives the greatest structural, practical, or emotional priority within a relationship network.
Nesting Partner: Shared Housing, Domestic Life, and Polyamory
A nesting partner is a romantic, sexual, or committed partner with whom a person shares a home, household responsibilities, or daily domestic life.
Anchor Partner: Emotional Stability and Commitment in Polyamory
An anchor partner is a dependable partner who provides emotional stability, continuity, or practical support without necessarily holding formal primary status.