A primary partner, in the context of @polyamory, refers to an individual with whom a person maintains a central or most significant romantic and/or sexual relationship. This designation often reflects a higher degree of emotional intimacy, time commitment, or shared responsibilities such as cohabitation, financial entanglements, or parenting. While the term suggests a hierarchical structure, some polyamorous individuals and relationship systems use it flexibly to indicate importance without necessarily implying dominance over other relationships. Primary partnerships can coexist within both hierarchical and non-hierarchical polyamorous frameworks, depending on the values and agreements of those involved. The understanding and use of the term may vary widely across different polyamorous communities and personal practices. My primary partner is my @self as I practice @Relational Sovereignty.

Contexts

• #consensual-non-monogamy (See: @Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM))
• #consensual-non-monogamy-lexicon (See: @Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) Glossary)