Solo polyamory is an approach to multiple relationships in which a person keeps their romantic and sexual connections without merging their life with any partner in the traditional coupled way. They may have several meaningful relationships at once, but they maintain their own home, finances, and primary commitment to their own independence.
People are drawn to solo poly because it lets them build deep intimacy without the default escalator of moving in, merging finances, or prioritizing one partner above the rest. In practice it often looks like dating multiple people while keeping separate living spaces and refusing the idea that a partner automatically becomes your default plus-one, decision-maker, or next of kin.
Worth knowing: Because solo poly involves multiple partners, clear and ongoing communication about safer sex practices, testing, and each person's boundaries matters, and everyone involved should know they are not the only partner.
Also called: solo poly, solo polyam, relationship anarchy, non-hierarchical polyamory, autonomous polyamory
