We came across a great article from Women's Health Magazine that explains the true meaning of the words "throuple" and "triad." Since there has been some criticism in the past over my use of those words, I read it with interest. I quote the article here:

"The concept of non-monogamy has been around for ages. But lately, there’s been a rise in the use of the word “throuple” to describe a certain kind of committed relationship structure that calls for more than two people.

As you may have guessed, a throuple is a romantic relationship between three people. Not to be mistaken for an open relationship (where people in a relationship have sex with people who are not their partner) or a threesome (sex between three people), a throuple is a balanced, consensual, and committed relationship. And while the term might be new to you, Ann Rosen Spector, PhD, a clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, insists there’s nothing new or unusual about the concept.

Why? Because "it’s totally possible to be in love with more than one person at one time," she says.

Just a heads up: A “throuple” is usually referred to as a “triad” within the non-monogamy community, says Anna Dow, LMFT at Vast Love, a relationship counseling center for those who are non-monogamous. These relationships “are intentional partnerships of three people,” Dow explains."

So, you may have favorite and non-favorite words, but I stand behind my use of these terms in my MMF books. I just hope you all enjoy them as much as I do and appreciate everyone taking a chance at reading my books and leaving your honest opinions in the form of a review.

To read the entire article, follow this link: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relat...