Unlike emperor penguins and prairie voles, humans aren’t biologically programmed to be monogamous. Throughout history, most human societies (like most of the animal kingdom) have practiced some form ...

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We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Even so, misconceptions about open marriages and polyamory exist. Specifically, that it “never works” ...

Recently, another blogger on this site wrote a piece taking a stand against open marriages. If someone had written a similar piece about homosexuality I think the editorial board would have had to ...

Open marriages sound glamorous in theory — all freedom, no jealousy, and total emotional maturity. But step inside a real one, and you’ll quickly learn the rules aren’t just unconventional, they’re ...

For whatever reason, the subject of open relationships still prompts a heated reaction from many. Some guys hate the concept while others would view monogamy as heteronormative and restrictive.