People with multiple partners just as happy as couples, study finds

A new study published in The Journal of Sex Research challenges the belief that monogamous relationships are superior to non-monogamous ones, finding no significant difference in satisfaction levels between the two types. Lead author Joel Anderson stated that the “monogamy-superiority myth” is often perpetuated by stereotypes and media narratives, despite evidence showing similar levels of satisfaction in both relationship types. The research, based on 35 studies across the US and Europe, included 24,489 participants in monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, debunking the assumption that monogamous relationships offer greater intimacy, commitment, and passion.

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