Susan and Ron are a heterosexual couple, in a long-term relationship, who have a healthy sexual life. Often, Ron has to travel on business, and Susan knows that he meets a lot of charming women on his trips abroad. He keeps up sexual relations with them, but Susan and Ron ensure that their own relationship is not influenced by these trips. Ron's behavior may be categorized as:
A. infidelity.
B. polysexuality.
C. monogamy.
D. polygamy.
E. polyamory.
Answer: E
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