We hear the word monogamy come up often when we talk about relationships, but what does it really mean? The dictionary gives us a clinical definition: the practice or state of having a sexual relationship with only one partner. In practice, monogamy is much more rigid.

Key features of typical monogamous relationship:

• Dating one person
• Flirting with one person
• Having emotional intimacy with one partner
• Having physical encounters with one person

Did you know: 30% of people in “monogamous” relationships are unfaithful at least once? According to a study by Elitepartner in 2020 39% of women in their thirties have been unfaithful.