Discreet dating glossary

What does ENM mean in dating?

ENM means ethical non-monogamy: consensually having more than one romantic or physical connection.

ENM: Ethical non-monogamy

Plain English

ENM: Ethical non-monogamy.

The word ethical signals that the people affected know about and agree to the arrangement. ENM is an umbrella term and can include open relationships, polyamory and other negotiated formats.

How it may appear in a profile

“ENM and dating independently.”

“Partnered, with an agreed ENM arrangement.”

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