Relationship anarchy can look like anything for different people. It may mean the people you live with, the people you marry, the people you have sex with, and the people you share romantic attachment with are not always the same individuals. There are many conceivable advice of an RA-based lifestyle. For me, relationship anarchy looks like having a long-distance significant other, Laura, with whom I share certain commitments and promises that we both agreed to. Laura practices non-hierarchical polyamory and has another romantic partner– let’s call them Gabby– in addition to me; and while I’m not also involved with ‘Gabby,’ we do know each other and are amicably acquainted. Laura and I are both free to enjoy affection and intimacy with whomever we please, so long as we remain open and honest during the process.

Both, my intimate relationships also can become kissing or sexual closeness, whether or not off closeness or just having shared thrills. I am not saying anticipated to getting ‘new guy’ or ‘the latest girl’ in virtually any dating, and you will my closest ties often will still be pleasantly unlabeled. (suite…)