What’s ethical non-monogamy?
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Panel 1:
Does “ethical non-monogamy” just mean that everyone knows about everyone else, so it’s not cheating?
Well, does ethical MONOGAMY simply mean that no one’s cheating? What makes a connection “ethical”?
Panel 2:
Is it more about everyone involved enthusiastically consenting to the dynamic rather than feeling forced, coerced, or otherwise tricked into it?“Is this about love or ownership?”
Panel 3:
Is it about acting kindly/responsibility when there’s an imbalance due to hierarchy or power differentials?“I have a co-parent I’ve been married to for years, and I’m going to be honest about how that connection impacts my availability elsewhere.”
Panel 4:
The mere absence of “cheating” seems like a strange thing to focus on when determining whether a relationship is ethical. Shouldn’t the focus be more about the needs and boundaries of everyone in the dynamic, and how those are being respected?“Not cheating is just basic respect, and I deserve way better than basic!"