Results for: Monogamy

This article explores Gen Z’s growing preference for monogamous relationships, challenging the idea that non-monogamy is the future. It delves into the reasons behind this shift, examining the misuse of ethical non-monogamy, the lack of real-world examples of successful long-term polyamory, and the allure of stability in a world that feels uncertain. The article also discusses how the digitalization of dating has contributed to a desire for simpler, more traditional relationships.

In an open relationship, we prioritize our libido over our partner’s feelings. We cheat people out of choice, agency, and knowledge. We cheat people out of an opportunity to express their feelings or wants or needs about a situation or we cheat people out of the ability to try to remedy a situation. We cheat people out of feeling cared for and protected in the ways that both parties had mutually agreed upon.