Guides to polyamory and ethical non-monogamy
Plain-language guides for people who love more than one person, or are curious about it. They are written by the team behind Blend, a dating and community app for ethical non-monogamy made in Ottawa, Canada. No judgment, no pressure to pick a label, and no jargon you can’t look up.
Getting started
ENM and polyamory glossary44 terms explained plainly, from metamour and compersion to kitchen-table poly and relationship anarchy.
How to talk about opening your relationshipWhat to think through first, how to start the conversation, and what to do if the answer is no or not yet.
Questions for poly couplesSixty conversation prompts, from warm-ups and jealousy to a few flirty ones.
Dating well
Dating as a couple or triad, ethicallyHow to date together while treating new partners as whole people.
ENM dating safetyConsent, sexual health conversations, meeting new people and protecting your privacy.
City guides
Where to find poly and ENM community, from discussion groups to socials.
Polyamory and ENM in OttawaPoly and ENM groups, events and apps in Ottawa, plus tips for meeting people.
Polyamory and ENM in TorontoPoly and ENM groups, events and apps in Toronto, plus tips for meeting people.
Polyamory and ENM in MontrealPoly and ENM groups, events and apps in Montreal, plus tips for meeting people.
Polyamory and ENM in AustinPoly and ENM groups, events and apps in Austin, Texas, plus tips for meeting people.
Comparing apps
Honest comparisons with other apps ENM people use. We make Blend, so we link every fact about other apps to its source and say plainly where Blend is newer or smaller.
Blend vs FeeldAn honest, sourced comparison of community size, partner linking, pricing and privacy.
Blend vs #openHow Blend compares with #open (Open: ENM IRL), the club and events focused ENM app.
Blend vs 3FunHow Blend compares with 3Fun for couples and singles: features, pricing and size.
Meet ENM people on Blend
Blend is free to use. Link partners with their consent, create couple and group profiles, chat with end-to-end encryption, play icebreaker games and find ENM events.
On iPhone? Add Blend to your Home Screen in about 30 seconds.