Unreqmonoamorous



Unreqmonoamorous is a term to describe someone who desires a monogamous relationship but cannot act on that desire due to trauma relating to monogamy. They may feel like they are blocked from having such a relationship. Unreqmonoamorous individuals may participate in polyamorous relationships or may not participate in any relationships at all. They also can be aromantic, but they do not have to be. The polyamorous equivalent is unreqpolyamorous.

History and flag
This term was coined by user Neil.ithink on February 28th, 2022. The top and bottom black stripes represent a sort of barrier between one's desires for polyamory and one's love life. The rest of the stripes resemble the monoamory flag, but the altered colors give the feeling of "it's almost there, but not quite". The removed piece of the flag represents one's trauma chipping away at one's ability to participate in monogamous relationships, resembling the caed- flags.

Etymology
The "unreq-" comes from "unrequited" which can mean "not rewarded".