SALLIE, 31, lives with her girlfriend, but she also has a boyfriend she spends just as much time with. The nonprofit worker occasionally has other partners on the side as well, as does her girlfriend.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Even though “polycule” sounds like the name of an experimental UTI antibiotic, it’s a broad term used ...

I’m starting to wonder if I’m just not built for “normal” relationships. I’ve tried dating in the traditional way—looking for the one, picturing a future with just one other person—and it never feels ...

Here’s a cheeky example of a polycule: John is dating Jill and Marie. Marie is also dating Jasper and Kevin, while Jill is dating Lily and Shae. John may not be dating Jasper, Kevin, Lily, or Shae, ...