Silent (Assumed) Monogamy
A monogamy default assumed without explicit discussion—often leading to mismatched expectations or boundary confusion.
What This Really Means
You might notice it as clear check-ins, pausing, and respecting ‘no’ or ‘not yet’.
It often improves when trust, power dynamics, and the situation.
Examples
Pausing to ask permission
Agreeing on what’s off-limits
Common Misunderstandings
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Boundaries still matter, even when Silent (Assumed) Monogamy is in the picture.
Consent and comfort come first, and Silent (Assumed) Monogamy only makes sense when those are respected.
Silent (Assumed) Monogamy is about a monogamy default assumed without explicit discussion—often leading to mismatched expectations or boundary confusion, and it doesn’t imply that if someone doesn’t say no, it’s yes.
Silent (Assumed) Monogamy points to a monogamy default assumed without explicit discussion—often leading to mismatched expectations or boundary confusion, so it can’t change is a misunderstanding.
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Inside LoveIQ
We identify patterns related to Silent (Assumed) 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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