Monogamy is under siege from our biology itself. Men are typically larger than women, have more muscle mass, are more inclined to violence and become sexually and socially mature later. These traits ...

While monogamy is a cornerstone of many societies and relationships, a quick look at the animal kingdom—and even human history—shows a much more diverse picture of mating strategies. So, is monogamy ...

Is monogamy only an oppressive social institution that puts unnatural constraints on our desires for sexual variety and novelty as well as deep romantic connection with multiple partners? Certainly, ...

This is the question that haunts those happy couples when big days such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day loom over the horizon. I’m just going to hit you with the bad news up front, because I believe ...

Three conversations in one week on this subject have propelled me to explore it here. One couple who came to my counseling office is struggling with forming an open and honest relationship after more ...

Here's an article summarizing some interesting research in this area. I'm beginning to wonder if any arrangement is really "natural" for humans. Maybe we're too psychologically complicated, too ...