Ethical non-monogamy, consensual non-monogamy
Relationships where the people involved agree that they are not exclusive.
| Type | Modern shorthand and terms |
|---|---|
| Category | ENM and kink |
| Stands for | Ethical non-monogamy, consensual non-monogamy |
ENM and CNM are umbrella terms for open relationships, polyamory, swinging and other arrangements where everyone involved knows and agrees. We have not found a reliable date for either abbreviation. They are now common in dating profiles, as a short way to say you are open, and honest about it.
Sources: Wikipedia, Non-monogamy.
AseeksB was built for ENM and kink communities, so these words are part of everyday posts there.
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How this fits into 170 years of personal ad shorthand: From Object Matrimony to LTR: How Personal Ads Learned to Talk in Code.
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