"A 2023 YouGov survey, for example, found that 55 percent of Americans preferred some form of fully monogamous relationship. And yet that same poll found that roughly a third of Americans were interested in relationships that were something other than full monogamy. In fact, one in eight Americans said that, with their primary partner's permission, they had engaged in sexual acts with someone other than that partner."
American attitudes toward romantic relationships are more diverse than popular culture suggests. A 2023 YouGov survey reveals that while a majority of Americans prefer fully monogamous relationships, approximately one-third express interest in alternatives to monogamy. Notably, one in eight Americans report having engaged in sexual acts outside their primary partnership with their partner's permission. Despite this prevalence, many people lack clear understanding of non-monogamous relationship structures, particularly polyamorous relationships where individuals maintain multiple simultaneous romantic partnerships. Rebecca Lester, an anthropology professor and licensed clinical social worker, provides expert perspective on polyamory to clarify misconceptions and deepen public understanding of these relationship dynamics.
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