You’re right and you should say it.
Actual love triangles are polyamorus triads and y’all can quote me on that.
You’re also right and should say it.
Yes see this has always bugged me because a triangle implies both ways at all three points
A polyamory triad: a group of three people involved in a mutual relationship involving all three of them. Almost… a triangle of love… if you will.
A polyamory V or “hinge”: Person x has two partners Y and Z.
Y and Z are aware that X is dating both of them, and are totally down with this arrangement. They are not however interested in each other either sexually or romantically, but may be good friends through their association to X.
Not polyamory:
Two people competing for the affections of one person, who is attracted to both of them but can only choose one. Usually accompanied by unparalleled drama and hurt. So more like a Y really.
As in Y is this toxic shit so God damn prevalent in romance and YA fic, urgh.
Personally, I’m really excited in the research being done in literary polyamory, esp by the likes of Joy and other queer romance authors, and hope that the romantic hypercube may become a reality in my lifetime.
Phangs was started as a direct challenge to bring down the toxic love triangle trope. That and my unhealthy inability to shy away from pun based challenges and vampires in general.
I know this, and I love you, you’re an inspiration.
Literally, I started publishing short stories here because of you.
Wait, I just had a sleepy realization: Why the hell are they called Love Triangles when the two Love Interests AREN’T interested in each other, its more like a Love Tug-O-War
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