Monogamy is a type of relationship mutually agreed upon where sexual/emotional needs within the relationship are met solely by two people.

Some challenges

-Communication

-Personal insecurities

-Financial decision making

-Sexual relationship

-Infidelity

-Jealousy

 

 

Committed relationships are acknowledged agreements between two or more people where relationships have established expectations and guidelines.

Some challenges

-Communication

-Decision making

-Share responsibilities

-Infidelity

-Personal insecurities

 

 

Polyamory (i.e., poly relationships) is an acknowledged relationship between three or more people based on the person’s capacity to love more than one person. The aspects of poly families are mutual consent, trust, and safety (e.g., sexual/ physical/ psychological/emotional) for all involved in the relationship.

Some challenges

-Relationship negotiations

-Communication

-Jealousy

-Trust

-Personal insecurities

-Mixed marriage