Roaching
Roaching is concealing from a new partner that you're seeing or sleeping with other people, while letting them assume an exclusivity that was never actually agreed.
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RoachingvsEthical non-monogamy
The short answer
The same arrangement with opposite ethics. Ethical non-monogamy requires everyone involved to know and agree; roaching requires them not to. Seeing several people isn't the problem — letting one of them believe otherwise is.
Side by side
| Aspect | Roaching | Ethical non-monogamy |
|---|---|---|
| Others know? | No | Yes |
| Built on | Assumption | Agreement |
| Consent | Absent | Informed |
| Health risk shared? | Hidden | Discussed |
What each one means
Ethical non-monogamy
The contrast above sets out how Ethical non-monogamy differs from Roaching on the points that actually matter.