Do you guys know the difference between POLYAMORY and POLIGAMY?

Answer 1

Polyamory is the practice of being open to more than one loving, intimate relationship at a time, with full knowledge and consent by everyone involved. People who identify as being polyamorous thus reject the view that sexual and relational exclusivity are always necessary for long-term loving relationships. The term is sometimes socially abbreviated to poly, especially as a form of self-description, and also at times described as consensual non-monogamy.

Polygamy can be most succinctly defined as a "form of marriage in which a person has more than one spouse." Usually the one male having more than one wife (polygyny).

Answer 2

There are three main variations of polyamory. In the first, "one relationship takes priority over others," as in a relationship that allows partners to include outside lovers. Ties with the additional lovers are seen as a source of added joy and enrichment in the partners' lives. There is a sense that "sex and love are independent and sex should be enjoyed for its own sake. The original couple considers their relationship to be their "primary" bond, and it is the relationship that they each devote the most time, energy and loyalty to. The emotional bonds with these other lovers may be close or they may be casual, but they are not as strong as the bond between the original partners. One sub-type is the 'swinging' relationship, in which two or more couples 'swap' partners for a limited time under strictly defined circumstances. Another sub-type is the 'open relationship,' in which one partner's taking a lover does not need to occur simultaneously with the other partner's doing so.
The next type of polyamorous relationship is one in which two or more relationships are of comparable weight, but the person's partners do not have a strong relationship with each other. Each of these relationships are considered to be of importance in the person's life, and significant time and energy is devoted to each.
The third type of polyamorous relationship is the poly-family: "an inter-relationship of 3 or more people, in which there is a strong relational commitment between all members which may or may not include sex. The members spend significant amounts of time together as a group, and the well-being of each person is a significant priority to each of the others.
This is not an exhaustive list of potential polyamory configurations, but these are the main patterns upon which specific relationships are typically negotiated. What these relationships have in common is a rejection of the expectation that one partner can meet all of the other's relationship needs - emotional, social, sexual, economic, and intellectual. Polyamory is seen as enhancing both personal and interpersonal growth, as closer associations with people who have among them a wide variety of personality traits and personal strengths are formed.

Answer 3

Polyamory is a descriptive term (defined by contrast with monogamy) for the practice of being open to more than one loving, intimate relationship at a time, with full knowledge and consent by everyone involved. People who identify as being polyamorous thus reject the view that sexual and relational exclusivity are always necessary for long-term loving relationships. The term is sometimes socially abbreviated to poly, especially as a form of self-description, and also at times described as consensual non-monogamy. It is distinct from polygamy, being rooted in concepts such as choice and individuality, and the two in practice have little or no overlap[citation needed]. Due to its fluid nature, there is no clear agreement on exactly how broadly the term "polyamory" can be applied.

Answer 4

Polyamory (or poly for short) is the practice of having multiple, honest, loving relationships at the same time. Unlike affairs, poly relationships are intended to be honest and consensual. The range of polyamorous relationships is large and ranges from somewhat casual to extremely committed (including group marriage) situations.

Polygamy

(n.) The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under Bigamy, and cf. Polyandry.
(n.) The state or habit of having more than one mate.
(n.) The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.

So the difference is marriage.

Answer 5

Just to check and make sure: did you mean polyandry, or do you want to stick to polyamory?

I wouldn't know what polyamory is, sorry.

Polyandry is about a cultural usage like in some places in Nepal or elsewhere where a woman can have several husbands. Is that what you meant?

Answer 6

Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. One is polygyny where a man marries more than one woman, and the other is polyandry (there is no word "polyamory" but polyandry), where a woman marries more than one man. In Islam, limited polygyny is permitted; whereas polyandry is completely prohibited.

Answer 7

Polyamory is loving more than one person and Poligamy is marrying more than one person.

Answer 8

POLYAMORY - The general term used to describe all forms of multi-partner relating.

POLYGAMY - having more than one spouse at a time

Answer 9

Polyamory: participation in multiple and simultaneous loving or sexual relationships
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Polygamy: the practice or condition of having more than one spouse, esp. wife, at one time.

Answer 10

poligamy is a guy with multiple wifes...
dunno about polyamory