Monogamy - what is it, types and types of monogamy

Monogamy, meaning marriage with only one partner, is the most common form of relationship in the world. What are the types and types of monogamy, and what do you need to know about it?

1. What is monogamy?

The word monogamy comes from two ancient Greek words: monos - one and gamos - marriage. It has already been used in ancient times, it is the most popular form of marriage in the worldespecially in the Christian religion and in orthodox religious factions such as the Amish and Mormons.

Monogamy has several meanings. It is associated primarily with marriage, i.e. the union of two people bound by an official marriage vow. By formally entering into a relationship, two people are bound by an exclusive legal, spiritual, emotional, social, biological, and sexual relationship.

Another meaning of the word "monogamy" is a relationship between two people who are not in a formal relationship, and a relationship with only one person at a time. For the main Reasons for the popularity of monogamy religious and ideological reasons, economic, demographic, social and political reasons are considered.

The opposite of monogamy is bigamy., that is, marriage with two people at the same time, and polygamy, that is, marriage with many partners at the same time.

2. Types and types of monogamy

Monogamy is divided into two types: sequential monogamy and serial monogamy. Permanent monogamy occurs when the relationship of two people is inseparable from the moment they enter into a relationship until death.

Serial monogamy, otherwise known as serial monogamy, means that one or both people in a monogamous relationship previously had other partners with whom they ended the relationship. Some believe that the serial monogamy found in cultures is a way of disguising polygamy.

Research Sociologists questions of monogamy, not only humans, but also other mammals and birds, divide monogamy into three types: social, sexual and genetic monogamy.

Spartan monogamy describes the relationship of two people (mammals or birds) who have a monogamous relationship in the sexual realm and in the realm of obtaining food and other social needs such as money, shelter or clothing.

Sexual monogamy, otherwise known as monosexuality, means the union of two people (mammals or birds), also of the same sex, who have sexual relations only with each other. On the other hand genetic monogamy occurs when two individuals (mammals or birds) have offspring only between themselves.

Other types of monogamy are monogamy and promiscuity. Exclusive monogamy means a complete ban on sexual contact outside of marriage for both partners. Free monogamy allows sexual contact with other persons, if this does not lead to the dissolution of the marriage.

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Article reviewed by an expert:

Irena Melnik - Madej

Psychologist, personal development coach