The Gingrich Question: Cheating vs. Open Marriage - Room for Debate. Newt Gingrich cheated on his first wife with the woman who would become his second, and cheated on her with the woman who would become his third.Left, Calvin Cruce/Atlanta Constitution; center, Ron Edmonds/Associated Press; and right, Marcus Yam for The New York Times According to one of his ex-wives, Newt Gingrich advocated open marriage as an alternative to monogamy or illicit sex. Of course, this was after he had strayed. Still, if her account is true, was he onto something? If more people considered such openness an option, would marriage become a stronger institution — less susceptible to cheating and divorce, and more attractive than unmarried cohabitation?
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Media Articles. Polyamory Weekly. October 6th, 2003. Poly Books. Non-monogamy. The Purple Mobius symbol for Polyamory and non-monogamy. Anarchists-A in a heart is a symbol of relationship anarchy. The "love outside the box" symbol for Polyamory and non-monogamy. Non-monogamy is a blanket term which covers several types of interpersonal relationships in which an individual forms multiple and simultaneous sexual or romantic bonds.[1] This can be contrasted with its opposite, monogamy, and yet may arise from the same psychology.[2] The term has been criticized as it may evoke to imply that monogamy is the norm and that any other way of relating is somehow a deviation of that norm. Types of non-monogamy[edit] Many non-monogamous terms are flexible in definition, because they are based on criteria such as 'relationship' or 'love' that are themselves variably defined. Forms of non-monogamy include: See also[edit] References[edit] Polyamory. Polyamory (from Greek πολύ poly, "many, several", and Latin amor, "love") is typically the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships where individuals may have more than one partner, with the knowledge and consent of all partners.[1] [2]It has been described as "consensual, ethical, and responsible non-monogamy".[3][4][5] However, the meaning of polyamory is also an issue of ongoing debate.[4] For example, although polyamory is typically defined as a relationship practice or approach to relationships,[1][2][6] some believe that it should also be considered an orientation or identity (analogous to sexual orientation or gender identity).[7][8] Polyamory is sometimes used in a broader sense, as an umbrella term that covers various forms of consensual multi-partner relationships, or forms of consensual non-exclusive sexual and/or romantic relationships.
Terminology[edit] No single definition of "polyamory" has universal acceptance. Forms[edit] Cultural diversity[edit] Religion[edit] List of polyamorists. This is a list of notable and historic figures who have been polyamorous. Polyamory is the desire, practice or acceptance of much more than one strong, deep, close and true loving, romantic, or even an intimate relationship at a time, with the full knowledge and consent of all involved. List[edit] See also[edit] Notable people in open marriages References[edit] Jump up ^ "Aleksandra Mikhaylovna Kollontai".