Just wanting some general thoughts on polyamory. What do the members & readers think/believe about the concept of poly relationships? Is/can it be a mature perspective? Can polyamory potentially be more healthy and supportive than monogamy in the realm of human sexuality ? Where did the basic idea of sex within the boundaries of the monogamous sexual relationship originate? What are the logical reasons for choosing one of these lifestyles over the other?

The idea is to maintain a reasonable perspective of each of these two human behaviors. In other words an all out orgy would be considered out of reasonable boundaries for poly relationships. The common perspective of poly (in the context of these questions) has more to do with an open and acceptable relationship of one or more sexual partners outside the primary sexual partnership.

I am interested to gain insight from various individuals & sources on this topic. Please share your thoughts with regard to those questions, whenever you have a little time.

Thank you.