Ambiamory: Comfort With Both Monogamy and Polyamory
Ambiamory is the capacity or preference to feel fulfilled in either monogamous or polyamorous relationships, depending on compatibility and circumstances.
Polycule: The Network of Partners and Metamours in Polyamory
A polycule is a network of people connected through polyamorous relationships, including direct partners, metamours, and other indirectly connected partners.
Comet Relationship: An Intermittent but Meaningful Intimate Connection
A comet relationship is an intermittent romantic, sexual, or emotional connection in which partners reconnect meaningfully after long periods apart.
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.
Metamour: Your Partner’s Other Partner in Polyamory
A metamour is the romantic or sexual partner of one’s own partner but not necessarily one’s direct partner within a consensually non-monogamous relationship.