Hinge Partner

A hinge partner is the partner in a polyamorous relationship who connects two or more metamours, or people who do not share a romantic/sexual connection. Much like a V shape, where the hinge is the point of the V and the other partners are the two ends, the hinge is an important connection point to both partners, but is also responsible for balancing both sets of needs, desires, and insecurities. Because of this, hinges are considered more vulnerable to emotional exhaustion, over-commitment, and people-pleasing behaviors. A hinge partner's responsibilities may include: - Scheduling and time management: Negotiating time between partners and ensuring no one feels left out. - Communication: Handling communication between relationships that only exist through the hinge so that metamours don't have to chase each other down or manage conflicts. - Owning decisions: This usually relates to decisions around limits between partners and within the relationship. - Honoring agreements and boundaries: Handling the care and maintenance of each relationship. ### Related Relationships - Metamour - Anchor Partner - Triad