What is Polygamy?
Polygamy involves one individual having multiple spouses, typically based on religious beliefs. Polygyny, where a man has multiple wives, is the most common form, while polyandry refers to when a woman has multiple husbands. Browse our articles to expand your knowledge of the poly community.
Is Polygamy the Same as Polyamory?
While polygamy and polyamory are both consensual non-monogamous relationships, they differ in one main aspect. Polygamy involves one person being married to multiple partners or sister wives, while polyamory encompasses a wider range of multi-partner relationships. At Sister Wives, we welcome and celebrate all forms of polygamy and polyamory, offering all members of the poly community equal opportunities to find the love they desire.
Legality of Polygamy in the United States
Although poly relationships can have weddings in the United States (and other countries), it is against the law to marry someone while still being legally married to another person. Hence, polygamous weddings can only be symbolic to comply with the law. Despite the hope for future legalization of polygamy, it is vital to recognize that a satisfying and joyful polygamous relationship can exist without being legally married and still regarding each other as spouses, living together.
