Navigating monogamous and non-monogamous relationships comes down to individual preferences and boundaries. Each person has their own take on fidelity, shaping what counts as cheating based on past experiences and current partners. The idea that monogamy and polyamory exist on a spectrum may be misleading; instead, every relationship is unique. Mutual understanding and comfort regarding the rules define a satisfactory relationship, emphasizing the importance of discussing boundaries openly with partners.
I don't think that monogamy and polyamory are on a spectrum... every person has an ideal relationship with ideal boundaries, and that informs your definition of fidelity.
What "counts" as cheating to you might not to me. What made you insecure in a past relationship might not worry you with a new partner.
It's normal for monogamy to look a little different from couple to couple, as long as you're both comfortable with the rules.
Everyone in our friend group had different ideas about how appropriate this was, what information she owed her partner, etc.
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