Awareness of structural imbalances

Understanding structural imbalances in relationships involves recognizing elements like cohabitation or shared commitments that create disparities among partners. Such imbalances should not be ignored, as they can significantly impact dynamics. Being sensitive to these differences allows individuals to actively work towards fostering equity. This may involve providing additional support, acknowledgment, or visibility to partners who lack the same privileges often afforded to those with whom one shares a more entangled relationship. This principle is crucial in hierarchical polyamory, where defined roles create inherent privileges, but remains relevant in non-hierarchical structures as well. Regardless of relationship style, awareness and proactive counterbalancing of imbalances is essential, highlighting that relationships inherently carry unequal dimensions that deserve attention.