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Serial monogamy is characterized by a series of long-term, exclusive sexual relationships entered into consecutively over the lifespan.[1] In common usage partners need not be married, but there is never more than one partner at a time. This behavior is a variant of monogamy, in which a given individual has only one sexual partner throughout life. This behavior is sometimes referred to as a form of,[2] or replacement for,[3] polygamy. However, this practice inherently excludes the practice of having multiple simultaneous sexual partners.
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Western culture
Within Western culture, serial monogamy is considered more fundamental than "full" monogamy.[6] [7] The behavior is seen as beneficial insofar as it allows needed testing (through dating) before making a lasting commitment, but as a problem when the cycle of beginning and ending relationships repeats infinitely.[8] Relatively few people consciously enter a long-term relationship wanting it to eventually end so as to begin another.Divorce
Serial monogamy has always been closely linked to divorce practices. Whenever procedures for obtaining divorce have been simple and easy, serial monogamy has been found.[9] As divorce has continued to become more accessible, more individuals have availed themselves of it, and many go on to remarry.[10]See also
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1. ^ Definition by Health24's sex glossary.
2. ^ Mary Amir Ali, Ph.D. refers to the practice as serial polygamy
3. ^ Serial Monogamy, Serial Polygamy, or Worse? suggests that some rich men only practice serial monogamy because polygamy is illegal.
4. ^ Sex: Myths, Lies and Straight Talk, an ABC News Original Report.
5. ^ See Barash's (Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington) Deflating the Myth of Monogamy and references to "extra-pair copulation."
6. ^ Serena Petrella (Department of Sociology, Carleton University, Canada) declares serial monogamy a "norm" in her article ''Only with You – Maybe – If You Make Me Happy: A Genealogy of Serial Monogamy as Governance and Self- Governance.
7. ^ Feminism and The Moral Animal states: "We do not actually live in a society built on monogamy, but on serial monogamy."
8. ^ see Nzgirl.
9. ^ It is said to have been "rife" in ancient Rome Alternative Forms of Marriage Serial Monogamy at Trivia-Library.com.
10. ^ In Canada, 46% of divorcées will remarry according to Till death do us part? The risk of first and second marriage dissolution by Warren Clark and Susan Crompton.
2. ^ Mary Amir Ali, Ph.D. refers to the practice as serial polygamy
3. ^ Serial Monogamy, Serial Polygamy, or Worse? suggests that some rich men only practice serial monogamy because polygamy is illegal.
4. ^ Sex: Myths, Lies and Straight Talk, an ABC News Original Report.
5. ^ See Barash's (Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington) Deflating the Myth of Monogamy and references to "extra-pair copulation."
6. ^ Serena Petrella (Department of Sociology, Carleton University, Canada) declares serial monogamy a "norm" in her article ''Only with You – Maybe – If You Make Me Happy: A Genealogy of Serial Monogamy as Governance and Self- Governance.
7. ^ Feminism and The Moral Animal states: "We do not actually live in a society built on monogamy, but on serial monogamy."
8. ^ see Nzgirl.
9. ^ It is said to have been "rife" in ancient Rome Alternative Forms of Marriage Serial Monogamy at Trivia-Library.com.
10. ^ In Canada, 46% of divorcées will remarry according to Till death do us part? The risk of first and second marriage dissolution by Warren Clark and Susan Crompton.
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Monogamy is the custom or condition of having only one mate in a relationship, thus forming a couple. The word monogamy comes from the Greek word monos, which means one or alone, and the Greek word gamos, which means marriage or union.
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Rank Name Marriages Notes
1 Glynn Wolfe 29 He holds the record for serial marriages. His final marriage was to Linda Essex. [1]
2 Linda Essex 23 Was once married to Glynn Wolfe.
3 Mohammed bin Laden 22 Father of Osama bin Laden.
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1 Glynn Wolfe 29 He holds the record for serial marriages. His final marriage was to Linda Essex. [1]
2 Linda Essex 23 Was once married to Glynn Wolfe.
3 Mohammed bin Laden 22 Father of Osama bin Laden.
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