Thoughts on Loyalty

Hi there, wondering how the group feels about the concept of loyalty. Being new to polyamory I struggle with this concept.

I’ve always wanted to give someone my unconditional love and loyalty, to hold their interest right next to mine. In return I’d expect the same.

So if my girlfriend’s other partner and I conflict she has to make a choice, this means she can only be loyal to one and must be disloyal to the other.

How do you define loyalty and how important is it in your relationships?