Monogamy — a relationship model in which two people agree to be each other’s only romantic and sexual partners.
What it means
Monogamy remains the most common form of relationship in many cultures and is often perceived as the default norm. It is built on exclusivity and mutual fidelity: partners choose each other and do not become intimate with anyone else. At the same time, it is important to remember that monogamy is a conscious choice, not the only possible scenario. For some couples this model gives a sense of security and depth; others feel closer to different formats. Serial monogamy is sometimes distinguished separately — when a person stays faithful to one partner but goes through several such relationships over a lifetime. No model is “more correct” than another: what matters is that the choice is honest and mutual.
Example
Maxim and Lena agreed not to date or become intimate with anyone else while they are in a relationship with each other. This agreement gives both of them a sense of support and trust.
Related terms
Ethical non-monogamy, Open relationship, Polyamory
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