Alternative Relationship Structures

noun a romantic or sexual relationship involving three people

• The legal implications of a thruple entering into a marriage contract are complex.
• I heard that Sarah, John, and Alex are in a thruple relationship.
• Did you see that new reality show about a thruple navigating their love triangle?
• The three main characters in the novel formed a thruple of friendship that lasted a lifetime.

noun a person who practices or is open to practicing consensual non-monogamy, typically involving multiple romantic or sexual partners

• The polyamorist community advocates for the acceptance of multiple romantic relationships.
• My friend is a polyamorist and is currently dating two people at the same time.
• I heard she's a polyamorist, juggling multiple partners like a pro.
• Being a polyamorist is like having a heart big enough to love more than one person at a time.

adjective relating to or practicing polyamory, the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time

• The couple decided to explore a polyamorous relationship to include other partners.
• She's currently dating two people at the same time, she's polyamorous.
• Have you heard about that new show featuring a polyamorous trio?
• Being polyamorous means having a heart big enough to love more than one person at a time.