<Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> Non-monogamy (or nonmonogamy) is an umbrella term for every practice or philosophy of intimate relationship that does not strictly hew to the standards of monogamy, particularly that of having only one person with whom to exchange sex, love, and affection . Therefore, in that sense "nonmonogamy" may be as accurately applied to infidelity and extramarital sex as to group marriage or polyamory . </P> <P> More specifically, "nonmonogamy" refers to forms of interpersonal relationship, intentionally undertaken, in which demands for exclusivity (of sexual interaction or emotional connection, for example) are attenuated or eliminated . Individuals may form multiple and simultaneous sexual or romantic bonds . This stands in contrast to monogamy, and yet may arise from the same psychology . </P> <P> The term has been criticized as implying that monogamy is the norm, and thus other ways of relating are deviant and therefore somehow unhealthy or immoral . </P>

What is the opposite of a monogamous relationship