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Open marriage is a marriage in which one or both of the members involved have other sexual relationships, romantic relationships, or both, with the open agreement of all parties. Read more.

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Every year, celebrity rags and blogs trot out a new version of Celebrities Who Have Open Marriages! According to these articles, Angelina Jolie doubts that "fidelity is absolutely essential for a relationship," pre-divorce Demi and Ashton invited other women into their marital bed, Jada Pinkett-Smith gives Will Smith "all the freedom in the world" as long as he can "look himself in the mirror and be okay" and Dolly Parton has a don't ask, don't tell policy with her husband, Carl.

But, should we be gossiping about celebrity open marriages? Most polyamorous Australians believe that relationships are no ones goddam business but the people who are in them. However we also like anything that gets people talking and thinking about healthy alternatives to monogamy, so...we'll allow it J.

Firstly, what is an open marriage? Well, it is not cheating. Open marriage is a marriage in which one or both of the members involved have other sexual relationships, romantic relationships, or both, with the open agreement of all parties.

"The biggest misconception about poly/open marriages," writes Jenny Block, author of 'Open: Love, Sex, and Life in an Open Marriage' "is that they are a free for all, and that no one cares about anyone else and that those of us involved are promiscuous whores. This is all about caring for your partner enough to see them as a whole human being who has needs that deserve to be filled."

Openly polyamorous Oscar winner, Mo'Nique, agrees. "Because [another lover] may give you something that I'm simply not willing to do. And if that's the case, how can I be mad? Because I'm not gon' do it. Should I deprive you of not having it? That's when the relationship is real real."

Not many celebrities speak out openly about polyamorous relationships, so, unfortunately, most of the gossipy articles rely predominately on conjecture. Hopefully, this will change soon. For, "if a well-loved celebrity was out and modelling good open relationship behaviour," writes sex writer and author, Rachel Kramer Bussel. "It might help to give open relationships the kind of visibility boost they need."

Mo'Nique agrees and is speaking publicly because "we're so closed off and we're so used to doing things the way people think we should do things, and we wanted to put it out there so that people understood it."

Got any gossip on celebrity polyamory? Let us know your experiences or questions in the Forum section for members.

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Every year, celebrity rags and blogs trot out a new version of Celebrities Who Have Open Marriages! According to these articles, Angelina Jolie doubts that "fidelity is absolutely essential for a relationship," pre-divorce Demi and Ashton invited other women into their marital bed, Jada Pinkett-Smith gives Will Smith "all the freedom in the world" as long as he can "look himself in the mirror and be okay" and Dolly Parton has a don't ask, don't tell policy with her husband, Carl.

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Poly is from the Greek polus, meaning ‘much’ or ‘many’. Amory is from the latin amor, meaning love. So polyamory, also referred to as ethical non-monogamy, means, many loves. Read more.

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Right now in Australia the term polyamory seems to be becoming more mainstream, through and media coverage, along with general conversation between friends. So for those still unsure of the term, what does it actually mean and who are these polyamorous folk down under?

If you're steadfastly poly, you may already have an idea. However, if this is one of the first stops on your poly journey, let us serenade you with some facts.

Poly is from the Greek polus, meaning 'much' or 'many'. Amory is from the latin amor, meaning love. So polyamory, also referred to as ethical non-monogamy, means, many loves.

There are many variances on the definition of polyamory, however here is one that resonates with us: ' is the non-possessive, honest, responsible & ethical philosophy and practice of loving multiple people simultaneously'.

Okay, but how does it work? Well, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to polyamory, and it can take on a wide variety of forms - from open relationships, to occasional swinging to long-term relationships between several people and much more. (Watch this space in the future for profiles on local poly people discussing their lifestyles)

So who practises poly? Well happy, smart people! But don't just take our word for it. Academic studies show that polyamorous people are happier than the general population, as well as being better educated, with more PHDs and Master's degrees. that these smarts provide the "intellectual sophistication to understand that sexual monogamy is neither natural or common" and that "polyamory is the sweet result of modernity". Hmm, fighting words.

Research also shows that poly people are more open to new experiences (that's an obvious one, right?), very rarely , but not typically wealthy (dammit) - possibly because we place more emphasis on those new experiences rather than on material possessions.

While we are on a roll here, poly people are all ages statistically, however more than men, and more lesbian, gay and bisexual people than heterosexuals identify as poly.

Poly people are typically chatty, as psychologist Bjarne Holmes states "they communicate to death". Polyamorous people generally have good relational skills and tend to consistently discuss and reassess boundaries. They're also typically less jealous than the general population, but that doesn't mean they don't experience jealousy. It can be noted that due to their higher levels of communication, they may seek better coping mechanisms to deal with such difficult emotions. This has led some academics to argue that polyamory-rather than being the death of marriage - could in fact save it.

Finally, people who practise polyamory are typically emotionally aware, and "bring their feelings to the table", writes Holmes.

It's true. We're empathic talkers. And you know what that means? . What's not to love?

Luckily, there are a lot of us to love. There's no numbers for Australia (as yet) but in the US, academic studies estimate that are in sexually non-monogamous relationships. If we apply that to , we could have 1.2 million polyamorous people living in this sunburned country.

The number of people identifying as poly are growing, too. Online dating behemoth OKCupid just added a polyamorous option after their research showed that a whopping 42% of their users would consider dating someone already involved in an open or polyamorous relationship. At the same time, the number of people identifying as monogamous on OKCupid has decreased significantly from 56% in 2010 to only 44% in 2015.

But it's not all good news. While awareness of polyamory is , it's still a way off being mainstream. 25.8% of poly people have experienced discrimination, and most of us aren't publicly open about our lifestyles, with some people declining to use their surnames, or to use pseudonyms, when discussing polyamory in the media.

Collectively, this is why we have created a safe space and community in for anyone who is open to or already engaging in polyamorous relationships. While it is slowly becoming less stigmatised and more accepted, we have nation-wide online dating as well as bar events, workshops and private parties, with the goal of expanding across multiple cities. So if you think polyamory may be for you, stick around and meet some smart, happy people who share in the same values.

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Right now in Australia the term polyamory seems to be becoming more mainstream, through and media coverage, along with general conversation between friends. So for those still unsure of the term, what does it actually mean and who are these polyamorous folk down under? If you're steadfastly poly, you may already have an idea.

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Where does a polycurious or polyamorous person get started if they want to find like-minded people to connect with or a polyamorous relationship in the land down under?

The best place to start is to sign up to our poly dating online site, www.polyamorous.com.au, which has many people across Australia seeking the same! The site is not just for polyamorous dating though, it also hosts a community of people who like to socialise and party together and a place to find support in a society which can be hostile to this lifestyle.

Meetup and Facebook are good ports of call, too, with public polyamory groups in most capital cities. In Melbourne you can check out our site on Meetup, Melbourne Polyamorous Meetup (Singles/Couples/Poly). In Brisbane, look up Brisbane Poly People on Meetup and in Sydney, have a look at Sydney Polyamory on Facebook. It's a bit tougher for you regional members of our Australian polyamorous community to find a poly relationship or lover. Check out PolyFi, "an online community for polyamorous folk in regional Australia" published by Polyamory Resources Australia (PolyOz). It's a site dedicated to rural polyamorists, with links and resources and events (including poly speed dating!) for those polyamory Australia folks outside of the main cities. "One of the problems that we have in spreading the message about polyamory in regional Australia," states the site, "is that most folks in 'the bush' don't have decent internet access." To counteract this, PolyFi is looking into podcasts as a way to share Australian polyamorous information.

Wherever you are, trusty apps like Tinder, Grindr and Thrindr are a good place for dating in polyamory Australia, as is OkCupid, the online dating behemoth which has just added a polyamorous function to their search.

Finally, those seeking to learn abou, or practise something a bit sexier, can check out international organisation, Killing Kittens, who have established their parties for the "sexual elite" all over Australia or the Swingers Dating Guide which has links to swinging parties all over Australia.

What are your tips for polyamorous dating in Australia? Know any great spots, sites or apps? Leave it in the Forum section!

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Where does a polycurious or polyamorous person get started if they want to find like-minded people to connect with or a polyamorous relationship in the land down under? The best place to start is to sign up to our poly dating online site, www.polyamorous.com.au, which has many people across Australia seeking the same!

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Polyfinda is an app and website where users can create a profile. It supports polyamorous and other ethically non-monogamous people to connect with likeminded others locally and globally. Visit polyfinda.com for more details.

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Polyfinda supports polyamorous and other ethically non-monogamous people to connect with likeminded others locally and globally.
Polyfinda is free to join and search.
Credits are used to start chats, or to include your profile on the 'hotlist'. No credits are used to receive or continue chatting or for any other activity on the app.
Every new member is given enough free credits to instigate 6 conversations and every user can earn a small number of credits the more they are logged in.

Is free membership not giving you the freedom you want? Click the Credits or Subscribe button to purchase a credit package.

Get more flexibility by signing up as aFull Member with a $10USD/month* subscription. Full members have unlimited ability to start conversations and enjoy the app free of paid advertisements.

*Costs may vary depending on your app store exchange rates and service charges.
Tips to improve your chances of a successful search result.
1) Broaden your search
If, for example, you identify as 'Female in a Couple' and you are searching for just a 'Female' you'll only see profiles who identify as 'Female'.

Try either editing you profile or adjusting your search filter, so you are also searching for Cis Woman, Female in a Couple and Transfemale. Consider also that you could possibly add Androgynous, Bigender, Genderfluid, Genderqueer, Non-binary, Transsexual or more.

Do this by clicking "Edit Profile" then "Looking for" then ticking multiple options from the dropdown menu. Click "Done" to save these preferences (not "Back"). Alternatively, you can also click "Match & Chat" then the '3 line' search filter button. Changing your search filter values will not alter your profile preferences.

In the search filter you can also increase search radius or change your location if you are traveling.
2) Attend events
Click the 'Find Events' button on the app. Use two fingers to scroll and zoom in to your location. Attending events can sometimes be a more time efficient way of finding a match.
3) Join a poly group
Click the 'Find a Group' button on the app. Once you are a member of a local group it's much easier to network amongst people with similar ideas and values about ethical non-monogamy. If there are no groups in your area, then perhaps consider the possibility of founding one. Meetup.com is an excellent way to get local poly groups happing.
4) Promote the app to your trusted friends
The more people who use this app the easier is becomes to find a match. This app was founded by a local poly meetup, not a large corporation. That's great because we can maintain the integrity of the app but it's also difficult because we don't have shareholder funds for promotion.

About PolyFinda. The PolyFinda app evolved out of the growing popularity of the Melbourne Polyamorous Meetup Group. Community members frequently raised issues about their experience using online dating sites, finding like-minded friends and seeking relationship support. This inspired the development of PolyFinda; an app where users can match and chat, connect with poly-friendly therapists, and find local poly events.

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