"Purely anecdotal", it seems to have become more common to live in polyamorous conditions, according to Tanja Suhinina.
Charlotta Carlström, researcher at the Center for Sexology and Sexuality Studies at Malmö University, has researched how polyamorous people relate to norms.
She emphasizes that her research cannot answer whether it has become more common, but she also sees an increasing trend.
Increased knowledge of polyamory
“I can see tendencies that it has become increasingly common to form relationships based on how you want them.
And why it is that way - perhaps simply because it is possible.
Despite the fact that there are still many obstacles in society for the plural, there is still an increased understanding and acceptance of non-normative relationships, sexualities and lifestyles ", writes Charlotta Carlström in an email.
Tanja Suhinina also believes that this is due to increased knowledge.
- The information has been spread and it has become easier to find like-minded people from the internet and dating sites, she says.
- So it may not be the case that more people want to live together, but people have the practical opportunity now - and know that you can do it.
Prejudice common
But polyamory can often be met by prejudice and incomprehension from the environment, both Tanja Suhinina and Charlotta Carlström say.
"Our interviewees describe how they need to handle the strong reactions of those around them and that they spend a lot of time and energy explaining and defending," writes Charlotta Carlström.