Poly/Mono Relationships

Relationships between polyamorous people and monogamous people


Sometimes, monogamous people and polyamorous people fall in love. When that happens, it can be a bit tricky to navigate the dark and turbulent waters of mismatched expectations.

I’ve been there myself. I’ve dated people who self-identify as monogamous, even though I’ve never been in a monogamous relationship. It’s not for the fainthearted. While I will no longer even consider a monogamous partner, if you should find yourself in a situation where you’ve fallen for someone who doesn’t want the same kind of relationship you do, and you think you might make a go of it anyway, read on!


Poly for MonosMaking relationships work when you’re monogamous and your partner isn’t

Mono ResponseA monogamous perspective: A monogamous writer responds to polyamory

Poly/Mono DialogA dialog between a polyamourous and a monogamous person

Bridging the DivideWhat your monogamous partner wants you to know

I've Fallen...Monogamous people in a poly relationship