Jealousy: Monogamy’s Messiest Habit
For a very long time, monogamy, the idea that you have one romantic or sexual partner at a time, has been the main model for relationships in Western culture. In this structure, a person is expected to find one partner, stay faithful, and share all emotional and sexual intimacy with them alone. While this system works for many people, it also comes with strong social rules. Let’s unpack them!