Scientists Found What Goes Wrong in Open Relationships—and What Helps
Summary
A study of 512 people from 62 countries looked at how feelings of being more or less desirable than a partner affect jealousy and conflict in both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships. It found that honest communication helps reduce problems, while ranking partners by importance tends to cause more jealousy and fights.Key Facts
- The study included 312 people in monogamous relationships and 200 in consensually non-monogamous ones (like open or polyamorous relationships).
- Feeling less desirable than a main partner causes more fights and jealousy in both relationship types.
- In non-monogamous relationships, feeling more attractive than a secondary partner is linked to more conflict, unlike with primary partners.
- People in non-monogamous relationships generally experience less jealousy than those in monogamous ones.
- Open communication about feelings and jealousy helps reduce relationship problems in both groups.
- Ranking partners in a hierarchy led to more jealousy and rivalry in all relationship types.
- The findings suggest non-monogamy does not automatically mean less jealousy or insecurity.
- This research may help counselors support people in different kinds of relationships.
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