Yes, a poly relationship built on trust, communication, and love can certainly last for many years, decades, or even a lifetime. We’ve heard many success stories from poly couples who have an arrangement that works for them. Laurie Ellington, the Poly Coach, helps individuals be honest about their desires. Poly Coach Laura Ellie told us she’s been in a happy polyamorous relationship for several years and finds that lifestyle best suits her emotional and sexual needs. “My adventure into being in an open relationship came from a place within myself,” she said. “It’s an amazing lifestyle, and I feel really lucky.” It’s definitely possible to create an intimate relationship with multiple people at once. The key is to be considerate of your partners’ feelings, consistently show affection, create rules and boundaries to make sure everyone is comfortable with what’s going on. If an issue arises, then you need to talk about it with a clear head and open heart. And always make it clear that have a romance with a stranger or dating another person will not diminish your love for your primary partner.