> The arrangement has no legal weight as a marriage: every state bans bigamy or polygamy. And I think it's important to remember there are reasons behind this

> The arrangement has no legal weight as a marriage: every state bans bigamy or polygamy. And I think it's important to remember there are reasons behind this - societies where polygamy has historically been allowed have had a ton of issues with women not entering these relationships out of free choice, nor having a choice over whether other women were brought into the relationship. Polyamory is certainly a practice of consent and communication, and for those who do enter poly relationships with open eyes (and hearts I guess!), more power to you. And I'm glad some rights are being recognised. But we must still be cautious not to throw out some of the protections these old laws offer, even while trying not to stifle positive social change.