Why Constant Cheating Isn’t Non-Monogamy

Here’s a brain teaser. If a couple is constantly cheating on each other are they just in an open relationship? The short answer is no. The long answer is… maybe?

Non-monogamy is surprisingly common in many modern and even traditional cultures. Social monogamy, the appearance of monogamy mainly for the public and family, is the status quo in most modern societies. However, sexual monogamy, exclusively engaging in sexual contact and activities with a single person, is actually pretty rare in many relationships throughout the world. And no, this doesn’t mean most couples swing or partner swap; although many do, or…