Language

The Lexicon

The Lexicon preserves the language of the Lifestyle — its words, concepts and traditions. It records meaning; it never prescribes practice. Where usage varies between Houses or lineages, each is set down with equal respect.

Relationships

ENM

also known as ENM

Umbrella abbreviation for relationship structures that involve more than two people by mutual consent.

Definition

Expanded form: Ethical Non-Monogamy

ENM covers polyamory, open relationships, relationship anarchy, and many other configurations. The unifying claim is that additional partners are known and consented to.

Discussion

ENM is widely used in profiles and community writing; CNM is an equivalent term of art.

See also