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Polyamory may literally just mean "Many loves" but I think we can all agree that we are not in a polyamorous relationship with our parents or close friends The

• t-writescode 2y ago
  > but being real sex is the thing that most often differentiates romantic partnerships from other close relationships I don't actually agree. I think "willingness and continued intention to follow this person and live with them ever still, including the sacrifices that come along with it" tends to be something that connects more with relationships traditionally seen as romantic. It's something that would separate a very close friendship from, for example, a "Queer Platonic Relationship", which could very arguably be romantic.
  • archagon 2y ago
    People devote themselves to their non-romantic loved ones, including parents and siblings.
    • Spivak 2y ago
      Sure but the thing that matters is when you make a bond with someone who isn't a member of your family.