Can a monogamous relationship switch to being non-monogamous? Of course they can, but do these relationships endure and flourish? What are the benefits and the drawbacks?
Growing numbers In my practice, I see couples of different ages who have traditionally been monogamous but are now considering expanding their relationships. These include newlyweds, parents with small children with a mortgage, and empty nesters eager to spread their wings.
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Some people jump for different reasons. In the primary partnership, one or both partners may frequently feel sexually unhappy for a variety of reasons, including boredom, mismatched libidos, or a desire to travel to different places. There can occasionally be a craving for the enthusiasm and vigor that accompany early connections. It’s also conceivable that neither partner or both of them adhere to monogamy. Even when the rest of the partnership is successful, sex can be a problem in some relationships.
Whatever the reason, nonmonogamy, or engaging in nonexclusive sexual relationships, is gaining popularity. A 2020 survey by Kinsey Institute research fellow Justin Lehmiller of 822 currently monogamous adults found that roughly one-third of them claimed that having an open relationship was their greatest sexual fantasy and that 80% of them wanted to act on it.
What happens if you and your partner decide to no longer be monogamous in your relationship? Your relationship need not end as a result, according to Lehmiller. According to research, the quality of relationships in consensually monogamous and monogamous couples are actually pretty similar. “Both relationship approaches have their benefits and drawbacks.”
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