Roaching
- “hiding that they're dating multiple people”
- “I found out he was seeing others the whole time”
- “the word for pretending to be exclusive”
- “is it cheating if we never defined it”
| Aspect | Roaching | Ethical non-monogamy |
|---|---|---|
| Others know? | No | Yes |
| Built on | Assumption | Agreement |
| Consent | Absent | Informed |
| Health risk shared? | Hidden | Discussed |
In shortReaders who land here meaning Roaching rather than Ethical non-monogamy are usually searching for phrases like “hiding that they're dating multiple people”, “I found out he was seeing others the whole time”, “the word for pretending to be exclusive”.