Ethically non-monogamous (ENM for short) relationships are on the rise. For those not in the know, ethical non-monogamy is the practice of romantic relationships that are consensually non-exclusive. According to Tinder, Canadian users with the term “polyamorous” or “non-monogamous” in their profiles has increased 20 and 30 per cent respectively since 2021. It’s not the only app seeing a rise in non-monog dating — Bumble reports that 1 in 10 of their Canadian users had the word “polyamorous” on their profile.
With interest is rising, we’re rounding up our picks for the best cities for ENM folks to explore dating — with their primary partners and beyond. While we haven’t nailed down the science, these cities have made our list because they have good-sized dating pools and open-minded inhabitants (read: those that skew more left-leaning politically, with lots of young creatives). Read on for the top destinations for ENM daters around the world.
![Los Angeles, USA A shot of the Hollywood hills](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Los Angeles, USA
![Vancouver, Canada A shot of the Vancouver skyline at Dusk](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Vancouver, Canada
![Berlin, Germany A photo of the Berlin above ground metro](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Berlin, Germany
![Barcelona, Spain A shot of a pathway with brightly coloured tile in Barcelona, Spain](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Barcelona, Spain
![Amsterdam, Netherlands A shot of the bicycle-lined canels in Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
![Portland, Oregon People shopping in a record shop in Portland, Oregon](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Portland, Oregon
![São Paulo, Brazil São Paulo, Brazil](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
São Paulo, Brazil
![London, England The London skyline at dusk](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
London, England
![Montreal, Canada A shot of the iconic pink balls in Montreal's gay village](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Montreal, Canada
![New York City, USA A shot of the New York City skyline at sunset](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)