non-monogamy
thumb|upright=1.35 |Depiction of many types of non-monogamy and how they overlap
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- Major forms of non-monogamy
- Prevalence
- Legal frameworks of non-monogamy
- Culturally institutionalised non-monogamy
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Secretive non-monogamy
- Social attitudes toward non-monogamy
- Other minor forms of non-monogamy
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thumb|upright=1.35 |Depiction of many types of non-monogamy and how they overlap
Non-monogamy (or nonmonogamy) is an umbrella term that describes a relationship arrangement where one or more partners are not sexually and/or romantically exclusive to each other. Monogamy and non-monogamy are not strictly binary categories, but rather exist on a continuum encompassing various degrees of exclusivity and openness - at one end of this continuum lie strictly monogamous relationships, while at the other end are openly non-exclusive arrangements with numerous nuanced forms of varying degrees of openness in between. Non-monogamous relationships have been practiced across cultures and throughout history, reflecting diverse social norms, legal frameworks, and personal preferences.