Polyamorous people have multiple loving, intentional, and intimate relationships at the same time. Polyamory specifically refers to people who have multiple romantic relationships at the same time. It does not mean any type of open relationship that may include more casual sexual partners.

What is the difference between an open relationship and a polyamorous relationship?

Difference between polyamory and open relationships Polyamory focuses on having emotionally engaged, supportive relationships with multiple people, often simultaneously. Open relationships focus on having one core romantic relationship but multiple sexual partners.