The name pretty much says it all: we're polyamorous and proud of it. We don't believe that our choice of relationship structure should have to be hidden or closeted. The gay and lesbian community has proudly proclaimed itself, and as a result public acceptance of that option has improved dramatically in just a single generation.

Polyamory has not yet made such strides. We think that should change.

Many people simply accept the prevailing paradigm that monogamy is the only ethical way to construct a relationship. We have no issue with anyone who chooses monogamy; we just want to make clear that it is, in fact, a choice, and that there are other options that are fully as ethical and at least as responsible.

Part of our mission is to put our poly preference out there to show solidarity with others, and part of our purpose is to increase awareness of polyamory among those who have never heard of it.

We hope polyandproud.com will unite poly people, promote polyamory as a legitimate relationship choice, and provide a place for learning, discussion, and sharing stories. And if you'd like to find a way — be it subtle or straightforward — to let others know about polyamory, you've come to the right place.