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Print   • E-mail    Poly Lingo  Some of the phrases in this
lexicon I invented; others are common among polyfolk and still
other phrases are so elegant that I can only hope they march
into the dictionaries and living room conversations around me.
I’d like to thank Franklin Veaux for allowing me use of his poly
glossary and for sharing late night pickles. It was at his site
that I discovered the acronym TOCOTOX (Too Complicated To
Explain).  POLYAMORY: Literally means “Many Loves.” The practice
(or relationship orientation) of having more than one romantic
and/or sexual partner at the same time. Polyamory is distinct
from non-monogamy in that it stresses communication and
disclosure between partners.  POLYFIDELITY: “Many
Faithfulnesses.” A usually closed relationship of more than two
people. A group marriage or arrangement that does not allow new
lovers without the approval and consent o