Name: Poise - AI Dating Coach
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Your dating bio has limited space, and you need to communicate that you're ethically non-monogamous without writing an essay. The right one-liner can do the job—filtering for compatibility while staying approachable.

Here are effective ways to explain ENM in a single sentence, organized by style and situation.

Why Your Bio Matters

What a Good ENM Line Does

Filters out incompatible matches early
Signals openness to the right people
Sets expectations before matching
Shows you're thoughtful about it

What to Avoid

Being preachy or lecture-y
Assuming everyone knows the terms
Being so vague people don't understand
Sounding defensive

Direct and Clear One-Liners

For when you want no ambiguity:

"Ethically non-monogamous. I have a partner and we both date openly."

"Polyamorous with one partner. Looking for additional meaningful connections."

"ENM—I practice ethical non-monogamy and I'm upfront about it."

"Non-monogamous and not looking to change that."

"Happily partnered and ethically open."

Warm and Approachable

For a friendlier tone:

"Happily partnered, ethically open, genuinely curious about new connections."

"Believer in love that doesn't have to be limited—ethically non-monogamous."

"Non-monogamous by choice, still here for real connection and good conversation."

"My partner knows I'm here, and they're supportive. Let's chat!"

"Open relationship, open heart, open to meeting you."

Brief and Efficient

When space is really limited:

"ENM with a nesting partner."

"Poly. Have partners. Looking for more."

"Ethically non-monogamous—ask me about it."

"Non-monogamous. Yes, my partner knows."

"Open relationship—transparency matters to me."

For Specific Situations

If You're Solo Poly

"Solo poly—I don't have a primary partner and I'm not looking for one."

"Relationship anarchist. I design connections based on what works, not what's expected."

"Non-monogamous without a nesting partner—I value autonomy in all my relationships."

If You're a Couple

"Partnered couple exploring together. We date as a pair and/or individually."

"Married and open—both of us are on here and we communicate about everything."

"We're a couple who also dates separately. Feel free to match with either/both of us."

If You're New to ENM

"Newly exploring ethical non-monogamy. Still learning, but committed to doing it right."

"Recently opened our relationship—doing lots of reading and communicating."

"New to ENM. Looking for patient, kind humans to connect with."

If You Have a Specific Structure

"Hierarchical poly—I have a primary partner and room for additional connections."

"Non-hierarchical polyamorist. I don't rank my relationships."

"Open for physical connections, not seeking additional romantic partners."

Addressing Common Concerns

"Yes, My Partner Knows"

"Non-monogamous, and yes—my partner not only knows, they're supportive."

"Before you ask: my partner knows, this is ethical, and I'm happy to discuss how it works."

"ENM means everyone consents—including my partner, who knows I'm here."

"This Isn't Casual"

"Polyamorous and looking for meaningful connections, not just hookups."

"Non-monogamous doesn't mean noncommittal. I'm here for real relationships."

"ENM and still seeking depth, not just breadth."

"I'm Upfront About It"

"I lead with transparency—that includes telling you I'm non-monogamous."

"Honesty first: I'm ethically non-monogamous and happy to explain what that means."

What to Add After Your One-Liner

Your ENM line is just part of the bio. Also include:

What you're looking for (relationship type, connection style)
Your interests (conversation starters)
Your personality (humor, warmth, directness)
What you offer (communication style, availability)

Example Full Bio

"Ethically non-monogamous with a nesting partner. Looking for genuine connection and good conversation. I'm into hiking, cooking elaborate meals, and deep talks about weird topics. Excellent at texting back and planning actual dates."

Platform-Specific Tips

Feeld

Feeld users expect ENM. You can be brief:

"Partnered and open. Ask me anything."

Your desires/profile will communicate more.

Hinge/Bumble/Tinder

More explanation helps since these are general apps:

"Ethically non-monogamous—I have a partner and we both date openly with full knowledge and consent. Happy to answer questions!"

OkCupid

Use the built-in relationship style fields, then add context:

"My profile says non-monogamous—that means I practice polyamory with transparency and communication at the center."

Common Mistakes

Too Defensive

Bad: "Yes I'm non-monogamous, no I'm not cheating, no I don't need your judgment"

Better to be matter-of-fact than defensive.

Too Vague

Bad: "Open to connections"

This doesn't clearly communicate ENM.

Too Much Detail

Bad: "I practice hierarchical polyamory with prescriptive elements..."

Save the nuances for conversation.

Preachy

Bad: "Monogamy is a social construct and I've chosen to reject..."

Your bio isn't a manifesto.

Testing What Works

How to Know It's Working

Matches understand before you chat
Fewer "wait, you have a partner?" moments
Attracting ENM-friendly people
Filtering happens pre-match, not post

If You're Getting Wrong Matches

Be more explicit about your situation
Add "ask me about it" to invite questions
Mention partner(s) directly
Use clearer terminology

Related Guides

Communicate Clearly From the Start

Your bio is your first impression. Poise helps you find the right words—for your profile, your messages, and those first conversations about what ENM means to you.

Download Poise and communicate about ENM with confidence.

One-Sentence Ways to Explain ENM in Your Dating Bio (2026)