Metamour
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Metamour, sometimes spelled metamor, is a general term used to refer to an individual who is the lover of one’s lover, or partner of one’s partner, whom one is not directly romantically involved with.[1][2][3] Examples could include the girlfriend of one’s husband, or the boyfriend of one’s boyfriend.[1] It is a term that is commonly used within polyamorous communities.[2]
Dynamics
The dynamic of metamours varies widely.[4] Some metamours are close friends,[5][6] some are casual acquaintances, and some never meet.[7] Some metamours make it a point to gift things to each other.[8] Advice columns say there is no single way to have a relationship with a metamour and it is up to the individuals involved.[9]
The term is usually used to refer to a pair of people who are not romantically involved,[10] but people can still be considered metamours if they have hooked up with each other.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Metamours: Everything to Know About Your Lover's Lover". Cosmopolitan. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carey, Michael (2013-11-27). "A Lexicon of Alternative Sexualities, Part 3: More Poly Neologisms". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
- ↑ Bergner, Interviews by Daniel (2024-04-15). "Lessons From a 20-Person Polycule". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ "Everything to know about the term "polycule"". Cosmopolitan. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ Krantz, Rachel. "My partner and I opened our relationship, and I was surprised by how close I became with his girlfriend". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ Writer, Alex AlbertoGuest (2022-08-19). "I Felt Jealous Of My Partner's Girlfriend. Then She Gave Me The Most Extraordinary Gift". HuffPost. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "10 polyamory terms you've probably never heard of". Cosmopolitan. 2025-10-03. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ Gowland, Abigail. "I'm getting my husband's girlfriend a gift for Valentine's Day". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ "Everything to know about the term "polycule"". Cosmopolitan. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
- ↑ Oliver, David. "Polyamory, pregnancy and the truth about what happens when a baby enters the picture". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
See also
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