Monogamy
A relationship agreement where partners commit to sexual and/or romantic exclusivity with each other.
What This Really Means
Monogamy can mean different things in different countries, communities, and life stages: some couples define it as sexual exclusivity, others include emotional exclusivity, and some renegotiate boundaries over time.
The healthiest version is explicit and consent-based—partners clearly define what “exclusive” means to them (online flirting, porn, emotional intimacy, etc.).
Examples
“Just us” sexually and romantically
Agreement to not date or sleep with others
Clear boundaries about flirting and intimacy with others.
Common Misunderstandings
Tap each myth to reveal the reality
Monogamy doesn’t automatically mean never feeling attraction to others, and context still matters.
Monogamy can feel like automatically the most ethical option sometimes, but Monogamy refers to a relationship agreement where partners commit to sexual and/or romantic exclusivity with each other.
Monogamy can influence experiences, but it doesn’t guarantee that outcome.
Consent matters more than any goal or label, and Monogamy is secondary to that.
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Inside LoveIQ
We identify patterns related to Monogamy by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
Sample visualization of a gap metric.
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