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'''Hierarchical Polyamory''' is a form of [[Polyamorous|polyamory]] in which a person has multiple partners, but those partners are not equal in terms of interconnection, emotional intensity, and/or power within the relationship. Typically, people in these hierarchical relationships tend to use the terms primary, secondary, and sometimes tertiary, to describe the levels of importance and commitment. One may prioritize their primary partner(s) above other relationships in regards to time commitments, vacations and holidays, going to family functions, and other important events as well. Secondary or tertiary partners may not be taken into account when big decisions are being made. Typically, in this type of relationship, the level of commitment is determined by how long one has been in a relationship, so one's primary partner(s) are typically the longest standing relationship. Secondary and tertiary partners have not been in the relationship for as long.