While its good that serial monogamists will last through some tough times, staying for love isnt always healthy. Relationships can be toxic, abusive and just mismatched. You may often stay in relationships they know are bad, just to avoid being alone.

What is the difference between monogamy and serial monogamy?

Monogamy (/məˈnɒɡəmi/ mə-NOG-ə-mee) is a form of dyadic relationship in which an individual has only one partner during their lifetime—alternately, only one partner at any one time (serial monogamy)—as compared to non-monogamy (e.g., polygamy or polyamory).

Is monogamy natural in humans?

Monogamy in humans is beneficial because it increases the chances of raising offspring, but it is actually very rare in mammals – less than 10 per cent of mammal species are monogamous, compared with 90 per cent of bird species. Even in primates, where it is more common, only about a quarter of species are monogamous.

Can you be monogamous?

A monogamous relationship can be sexual or emotional, but its usually both. Many modern relationships are monogamous. But even if they want to be with just one partner, some people have trouble staying monogamous. Studies in animals have shown that certain genes may be linked to monogamous behaviors.