Actor Shahana Goswami has once again started an important conversation around modern relationships after speaking openly about being in a non-monogamous relationship. During a recent podcast appearance with Siddharth Kannan, the actor shared that she currently has meaningful emotional connections with multiple people and does not believe love has to fit into one traditional structure.
Her comments quickly caught attention online and brought the idea of ethical non-monogamy back into public discussion.
What Did Shahana Goswami Say?
While speaking on the podcast, Shahana explained that she does not currently have one “primary” partner. Instead, she described having several long-standing emotional connections in her life, while making it clear that these relationships are based on honesty and openness.
“At this point, I don’t even have one primary partner like that. I have many people with whom I have long-standing dynamics, but it’s not casual,” she said during the conversation.
She also stressed that everyone involved is aware of each other’s presence in her life and that nothing is hidden.
What Is Ethical Non-Monogamy?
Ethical non-monogamy is a type of relationship structure where people choose to have more than one romantic or emotional connection with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved.
Unlike cheating, which involves secrecy and betrayal, ethical non-monogamy focuses on transparency, communication and mutual agreement. It can include open relationships, polyamory and other forms of non-traditional partnerships.
Supporters of the idea say the focus is not on having multiple partners, but on honesty and emotional clarity.
Why The Topic Is Getting Attention
Conversations around relationships have changed a lot over the past few years, especially among younger generations. Many people today are questioning whether traditional ideas around love, commitment and exclusivity work for everyone.
Social media, dating apps and changing social attitudes have also made discussions around open relationships more visible than before.
At the same time, ethical non-monogamy continues to remain a debated topic. Critics often question whether jealousy and emotional complications can make such relationships difficult to maintain, while supporters argue that communication and trust matter more than the relationship structure itself.
“Love Should Be Free”
Throughout the interview, Shahana repeatedly spoke about freedom in relationships. According to her, love should not always be defined only through exclusivity.
“I always felt that love should be free,” she said.
Her remarks have now added to the growing conversation around how modern relationships are evolving and how different people are choosing different ways to define emotional connection and commitment.