parisuhdemuodoissa
Parisuhdemuodoissa is a Finnish phrase that literally translates to “in the modes of relationship.” It is used both colloquially and in academic discourse to describe the various forms and structures that romantic relationships can take. In sociodemographic research, the term has become a shorthand for categorizing relationships according to parameters such as monogamy, polygamy, polyamory, open relationships, and cohabiting partnerships that lack formal marriage.
The concept gained prominence in Finland during the early 2000s, when changes in marriage rates and the
In practice, the definition of each mode may overlap; for example, a cohabiting partnership with no intention
Overall, the phrase serves as a concise reference point for scholars, journalists, and the general public when