Arch Sex Behav February 2017 PMID 26679305

Monogamy versus Consensual Non-Monogamy: Alternative Approaches to Pursuing a Strategically Pluralistic Mating Strategy.

Justin K Mogilski, Stacy L Memering, Lisa L M Welling, Todd K Shackelford

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Peak: 2 in May 2019
across 7 sources since May 2019

Extended reach

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4,132

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions show a mix of supportive and critical perspectives, with some participants noting differences in relationship behaviors, like increased jealousy in CNM relationships, and others questioning the stability of monogamy versus CNM, reflecting thoughtful engagement with the article's themes and findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the article's findings, with some agreeing that relationships can follow multiple strategic approaches.

InterestModerate interest

There is a moderate level of interest, as commenters discuss behaviors like jealousy, relationship satisfaction, and cheating, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific concepts from the study, such as mate retention and relationship satisfaction, demonstrating a reasonable depth of discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversation suggests recognition of the study's relevance to relationship dynamics, indicating some influence on public understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compares monogamous and consensually nonmonogamous (CNM) relationships by examining behaviors like mate retention and relationship satisfaction, finding that monogamous individuals perform more mate retention behaviors overall.
  • Within CNM relationships, people tend to engage more in mate retention and discuss extradyadic experiences more with primary partners than secondary ones, and they report higher satisfaction and desirability for primary partners.
  • The findings suggest that monogamy and CNM are different strategies within a broader approach called "strategically pluralistic mating," where individuals pursue various relationship configurations based on their preferences and circumstances.]

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Hervé Damas MD, MBA
@doctordamas · X

@Dwain1st https://t.co/xqKaR3epiA In this study they found people are saying that they want to be exclusive, but either end up cheating or moving on to the next “exclusive” relationship when they become tired or unfulfilled with the current one and the cycle repeats.

Nov 30, 2021 · 1 like · 3,024 followers View post →
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@AlzandAgony · X

@TheClemente_ Mogliski et al. 2017. Monogamy versus consensual non-monogamy: alternative approaches to pursuing a strategically pluralistic mating strategy

May 6, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 693 followers View post →
SydtheKydd
@KyddSquid · X

RT @TheMoanAlissa: @TheClemente_ Mogliski et al. 2017. Monogamy versus consensual non-monogamy: alternative approaches to pursuing a strate…

May 6, 2019 · 1 share · 529 followers View post →
Mauro Silva Jr
@M_SilvaJunior · X

Indivíduos CNM apresentam maior ciúme e maior qualidade do relacionamento com seus parceiros primários, em comparação com os seus parceiros secundários. https://t.co/cComAEJ5hU

Nov 5, 2022 · 373 followers View post →

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Ella Sheinfeld
@EllaSheinfeld · X

@morpheus7447x @datepsych @andrea21385914 @Rich_Cooper Would you be okay with your partner doing the same? https://t.co/WtmLaXuMEp

Sep 21, 2023 · 171 followers View post →
Mauro Silva Jr
@M_SilvaJunior · X

Indivíduos CNM apresentam maior ciúme e maior qualidade do relacionamento com seus parceiros primários, em comparação com os seus parceiros secundários. https://t.co/cComAEJ5hU

Nov 5, 2022 · 373 followers View post →
Hervé Damas MD, MBA
@doctordamas · X

@Dwain1st https://t.co/xqKaR3epiA In this study they found people are saying that they want to be exclusive, but either end up cheating or moving on to the next “exclusive” relationship when they become tired or unfulfilled with the current one and the cycle repeats.

Nov 30, 2021 · 1 like · 3,024 followers View post →
SydtheKydd
@KyddSquid · X

RT @TheMoanAlissa: @TheClemente_ Mogliski et al. 2017. Monogamy versus consensual non-monogamy: alternative approaches to pursuing a strate…

May 6, 2019 · 1 share · 529 followers View post →
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@AlzandAgony · X

@TheClemente_ Mogliski et al. 2017. Monogamy versus consensual non-monogamy: alternative approaches to pursuing a strategically pluralistic mating strategy

May 6, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 693 followers View post →
Justin Mogilski
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com/article/10.1007/s10508-015-0658-2 And here, I looked at jealousy (and replicated the mate retention findings): https://link.springer. com/article ...

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org/10.1007/s10508-015-0658-2 • Varella MAC. 2018. Mal-entendidos sobre a Psicologia Evolucionista. In: Yamamoto ME, Valentova JV (eds.) Manual de ...

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Archives of Sexual Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-018-1178-7 ... org/10.1007/s1050​8-015-0658-2. Conley, T. D., Moors, A. C., Ziegler, A ...

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doi:10.1007/s10508–015–0658–2. Mohebati, A., Knutson, A., Zhou, X. K., Smith, J. J., Brown, P. H., Dannenberg, A. J., & Szabo, E. (2012). A web-based ...

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-015-0658-2 ↩; Balzarini, R. N., Campbell, L., Kohut, T., Holmes, B. M., Lehmiller, J. J., Harman, J. J. ...

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-015-0658-2 • Varella MAC. 2018. Mal-entendidos sobre a Psicologia Evolucionista. In: Yamamoto ME, Valentova ...

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... vol. 46, no. 2, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Dec. 2015, pp. 407–417. Crossref, doi:10.1007/s10508-015-0658-2. [deleted].

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-015-0658-2. Mogilski, J. K., Reeve, S. D., Nicolas, S. C. A., Donaldson, S. H., Mitchell, V. E., & Welling ...

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