Relationships
Exclusive
Short Definition
Exclusive as a relationship status typically means that two (or more) people are in a committed relationship where they’ve agreed not to date, play with, or engage sexually with others outside of that dynamic. It usually implies monogamy, though in some contexts it may allow for play with others under specific negotiated boundaries.
Detailed Explanation
Exclusive as a relationship status typically means that two (or more) people are in a committed relationship where they’ve agreed not to date, play with, or engage sexually with others outside of that dynamic. It usually implies monogamy, though in some contexts it may allow for play with others under specific negotiated boundaries.
In the kink world, “exclusive” might refer to:
- Emotional exclusivity (romantic partners only seeing each other emotionally)
- Sexual exclusivity
- D/s exclusivity, where a submissive serves only one Dominant (or vice versa)
### Related Relationships
- Girlfriend
- Boyfriend
- Dating
Source
This entry is based on an article from the FetLife Kinktionary. The content has been translated and adapted for the Kinky Circle Wiki.