Metamour, sometimes spelled metamor, is a general term used to refer to an individual who is the lover of one’s lover, or partner of one’s partner, whom one is not directly romantically involved with. Examples could include the girlfriend of one’s husband, or the boyfriend of one’s boyfriend. It is a term that is commonly used within polyamorous communities.
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