Are you ready for polyamory? The quirks and characteristics needed to make it work

With non-monogamy continuing to trend, Independent tackles what traits are desirable for things to work out. The basic skills needed to excel at polyamory are the same ones needed for monogamy: clear communication, boundaries, the ability to be flexible, and emotional intelligence.

Clear communication aids deep, authentic connections and experiences, especially in hard moments. Basic organizational skills are also key given the task of dividing time between multiple partners. Love may be infinite but time and energy are not.

Knowing your boundaries and how is assert them is equally important.  It's hard enough for people not to lose themselves in one relationship, let alone multiple relationships. Finally, you’ll need to have the emotional intelligence and self-awareness to recognize if navigating the world of non-monogamy is right for you. Some people should steer clear of polyamory. Attachment style can play a large role in relationship satisfaction and unresolved childhood trauma can surface. At the end of the day, solid communication and a strong sense of self-wroth are necessary foundational elements.