I've seen women and men with a 'hierarchy' of partners, and they all know it (these were typically D/s relationships as well, so it was at least consentual [0])
I've also seen cases where people just like to have a routine to go through. My partner and I are no longer practicing poly, but even when it started they were, aside from special occasions, just a one night a week thing. It worked out well because it was a night I worked late, so we couldn't do anything anyway.
But there were times it was a little unbalanced one way or another, really though as long as you can communicate, it can get worked out.
As far as procreation/etc, Aside from Mormon and other polygamous cultures/religions, it doesn't NOT work out.
Or, I've seen scenarios where a polyamorous relationship allowed couples to have children where they could not otherwise.
I think harem builders create lots of animosity tho.
I've seen women and men with a 'hierarchy' of partners, and they all know it (these were typically D/s relationships as well, so it was at least consentual [0])
I've also seen cases where people just like to have a routine to go through. My partner and I are no longer practicing poly, but even when it started they were, aside from special occasions, just a one night a week thing. It worked out well because it was a night I worked late, so we couldn't do anything anyway.
But there were times it was a little unbalanced one way or another, really though as long as you can communicate, it can get worked out.
As far as procreation/etc, Aside from Mormon and other polygamous cultures/religions, it doesn't NOT work out.
Or, I've seen scenarios where a polyamorous relationship allowed couples to have children where they could not otherwise.
I think harem builders create lots of animosity tho.
[0] well, parts were. Others were abusive.