In a culture where monogamy is taught as the only valid way to love—people are often shocked the first time they encounter polyamory. Their initial reaction is almost scripted: a quick declaration like, “Oh, I could never do that—I’m way too jealous!” They clutch their pearls, convinced that non-monogamy is an impossibility for them. But once Pandora’s box is open, curiosity starts to creep in. The questions come almost like clockwork: “Wait, but... how do open relationships even work?” A few co