Many believe that for a relationship to be considered successful, it must last. Breakups, therefore, are seen as signs of failure and relationships that end, as potential wastes of time.

The beginning of a relationship is the best time to bring up your expectations. Is the situation flexible until someone says otherwise? Are you expecting everyone involved not to see anyone else straight from the first date until there is a clear end? Are you polyamorous or practicing ethical non-monogamy?

With an ever-expanding list of letters (and numbers) in the LGBTQIA+ acronym, you’re bound to get confused about what everything means. Bisexuality, in particular, is the victim of A LOT of misinformation. Keep reading to bust up some polysexual myths.