Like many mixed-orientation connections, poly/mono or mono/poly relationships incorporate people who have differing identities or practices—in this case, one monogamist that is sexually exclusive with one companion, and one polyamorist who has or is pursuing several couples utilizing the wisdom and permission of all of the involved. From the polyamorist’s viewpoint, the relationship try poly/mono, and from the monogamist’s views truly mono/poly—either ways, it indicates discussing partnership boundaries that appear strange at least, and maybe unconventional, to individuals who’re accustomed to mainstream (serially monogamous) relations. (more…)