Why Monogamy Is So Hard (Even When You're in Love)

This episode breaks down why monogamy can be tough for some folks and reminds us how important it is to keep talking with your partner along the way. 00:40 Genetic Factors in Monogamy Some research suggests our comfort with monogamy might be partly wired into our genes, like it is with certain animals. 01:33 Personality Traits and Monogamy Traits like being extroverted, super agreeable, or thrill-seeking can make sticking to one partner more challenging for some people. 02:42 Environmental Influences on Monogamy Being surrounded by attractive people—like in certain jobs—can make staying monogamous take more effort. 03:29 Living Life to the Fullest: A Challenge to Monogamy Some people struggle with monogamy simply because they want to explore life and all its experiences while they can. 04:15 Communication and Problem Solving in Monogamy Having honest, regular conversations with your partner is key to keeping monogamy strong and avoiding future problems. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #MonogamyChallenges #RelationshipCommunication #GeneticsAndPersonalityTraits