Poly Mixed Relationship

There are several reasons a poly mixed relationship may occur, the simplest being a partner who is monogamous by nature and a partner who is polyamorous by nature falling in love. Additionally, mismatched sex drives, differing desires, long-distance relationships, or life circumstances such as illness all could be reasons that one member of a couple would choose to be monogamous while the other is polyamorous. It is important to note, however, that both parties in a poly mixed relationship must be on the same page. The monogamous partner needs to know the polyamorous partner is seeing other people; cheating on a monogamous partner and then declaring yours a poly mixed relationship is typically considered a breach of trust.