This study examined the
frequency of partner-directed mate retention behaviors and several self- and
partner-rated romantic relationship evaluations (i.e., sociosexuality,
relationship satisfaction, mate value, and partner ideal measures) within
monogamous and consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships.
Measures were
compared (1) between monogamous and CNM participants and (2) between two
concurrent partners within each CNM relationship (i.e., primary and secondary
partners). We found that individuals in currently monogamous relationships
(n = 123) performed more mate retention behaviors compared to those
currently in CNM relationships (n = 76). Within CNM relationships,
participants reported engaging in more mate retention behaviors with primary
partners compared to secondary partners.
Likewise, CNM participants reported
talking about their extra-dyadic sexual experiences and downplaying these
sexual experiences more often with their primary partner compared to their
secondary partner. There were no significant differences between ratings of
monogamous and primary partners in participants' overall relationship
satisfaction.
However, monogamous participants reported less satisfaction with
the amount of communication and openness they had with their partner compared to
CNM participants' reports of their primary partner, but not secondary partner.
By comparison, CNM participants reported higher overall relationship
satisfaction with primary compared to secondary partners and considered their
primary partner to be more desirable as a long-term mate than their secondary
partner.
We interpret these results within the context of previous research on
monogamous and CNM relationships and hypothesize that these relationship
configurations are alternative strategies for pursuing a strategically
pluralistic mating strategy.
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By: Mogilski JK1, Memering SL2, Welling LL2, Shackelford TK2.
- 1Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, 48309, USA. jkmogils@oakland.edu.
- 2Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, 48309, USA.
- Arch Sex Behav. 2015 Dec 17. [Epub ahead of print]
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