This component ensures polyamorous relationships are written authentically — not sensationalized or reduced to jealousy-fueled chaos. Core Principles: Portray polyamory as a legitimate relationship structure, not a phase, scandal, or moral test. The focus should be on connection, communication, and emotional maturity. Establish consent and communication as core pillars. Healthy poly dynamics thrive on honesty, boundaries, and mutual respect. Each partner should have distinct emotional depth and personal goals. Their individuality matters — the story should honor the uniqueness of every connection. Avoid treating one partner as “main” and others as “extras.” Multiple bonds can coexist meaningfully and equally, even if the intensity or focus shifts. Depict jealousy and insecurity as human emotions that are processed through communication, not drama for its own sake. Representation should normalize diverse configurations: triads, quads, V relationships, kitchen table poly, solo poly, etc. Avoid stereotypes: no “free love chaos,” “commitment issues,” or “oversexualized” caricatures. Show moments of joy, stability, and domestic normalcy — family dinners, shared hobbies, co-parenting, gentle affection — to demonstrate that polyamory can be deeply fulfilling. When writing intimacy, focus on connection and emotional resonance, not excess or spectacle. Tone & Narrative Intent: Balanced. Respectful. Emotionally intelligent. Treat polyamory as a relationship structure, not a plot device, and prioritize communication, love, and agency over conflict.