Polyamory as Orientation?

[vianegativa]

I have recently started hearing on some of the polyamory blogs I follow that multiple partners are as much of an "orientation" as being straight, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. What do you think of this? I'm still turning the thought over in my head...

Comments

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't count it as an orientation. To me, it's a different category.

[gullinbursti.livejournal.com]

I generally refer to it as an orientation but don't know if it's really the right term.

I describe myself as "poly by orientation but lazy by nature." ;)

[hickbear.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm. I still think of my "orientation" as gay (because I just love Teh Cawk waaaaaaaaay too much) but that my "direction" is poly.

Your mileage may vary, don't taunt Happy Fun Ball, etc.

[bitterlawngnome.livejournal.com]

Um ... no.

[scotbear.livejournal.com]

I think some people are wired to be able to love more than one person at a time. But is that an orientation? I'm not convinced.