Five Disadvantages of Polyamory | Psychology Today

Some of the reasons why polyamory does not work for everyone.

As my 15-year study of polyamorous families with children shows, polyamory is not for everyone. In this post, I explore some of the disadvantages that the people who participated in my study identified. 1. Complexity. Romantic relationships can be highly emotional, and that intensity can be multiplied by the number of people involved. Trying to juggle multiple partners' needs can be especially challenging when those needs conflict, and figuring out whose needs to prioritize can be painful for everyone. Although some poly folks do not experience their multiple-partner relationships as…

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