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Serial Monogamy

Counseling and Therapy in Philadelphia

developed by The Center for Growth, Inc

Serial Monogamy

Serial Monogamy is a relationship style where a person engages in a committed romantic/sexual relationship with only person at a time. Before engaging in a new romantic/sexual relationship there is a termination of the previous relationship.

Possible Benefits to Serial Monogamy The following non-exhaustive list provides possible benefits when choosing serial monogamy:

• If both partners remain faithful, there is little risk of experiencing jealousy over outside partners or romantic interests.
Choosing monogamy allows compliance with ideals set forth by various systems of belief (i.e. religion or cultural norms).
• When both partners remain faithful, STI risk is greatly reduced* or eliminated.
• The experience of being with someone for a long period of time provides unique insight into love and partnership.
• Learning creative ways to negotiate and fulfill romantic/sexual needs over the course of the partnership.
• The ability to leave a partnership when it is no longer functional, healthy, or fulfilling.

Possible Challenges to Serial Monogamy The following non-exhaustive list provides possible challenges when choosing serial monogamy:

If monogamy is a part of a value system, one may feel pressured to choose monogamy even if it doesn’t fit their personal sexual/relational style.
• Keeping the romantic/sexual relationship engaging throughout the course of the relationship.
• Managing romantic or sexual feelings for people outside of the monogamous unit.
• Misunderstanding over monogamy by those outside of the relationship or those choosing other relationship styles.
• Having sexual/romantic needs that remain unfulfilled due to differences in romantic/sexual preferences.
• Fear or anxiety that a partner will leave and/or find a new partner.
• Making life decisions that involve another person.

*Some STIs can be transmitted through non-sexual means.

Other Ideas

• Non Monogamy Non Monogamy
• Serial Monogamy Serial Monogamy
• Traditional Monogamy Traditional Monogamy

Topics on Sexual Orientation

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Sexual Orientation Confusion

Coming Out to Family and Friends

Coming Out: Developing a Gay/Lesbian Support Network

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Topics on BDSM

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Open Relationships

Non Monogamy Non Monogamy

Polyamorous Relationships

The Secret To Making A Polyamorous Relationship Work

How To Talk To Your Partner About An Open Relationship

How To Introduce A Poly Relationship

What Is A Poly Family

Polyamory Defined

Swinger/Swinging Defined

Are Threesomes Right for Me?

Is friends with benefits right for you

What are the benefits and drawbacks to 'Friends with Benefits'

Sexuality Concerns

• Alternative lifestyles AL
• Erection difficulties ED
• Infertility / Fertility problems FP
• Impotence IMP
• Orgasm Difficulties Org
• Painful intercourse / Dyspareunia DYS
• Painful vaginal spasms PVS
• Pregnancy Problems P
• Premature ejaculation PE
• Sexual addictions SA
• Low sex drive LSD
• Sexual Orientation Confusion SOC
• Sexual Inexperience SI
• Sexually transmitted Infections (eg. herpes) STI
• Sexual Health Concerns of Children C
• Sexual Health Concerns of Senior Citizens SC

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Have you experienced?

• Sexual Aversion SA
• Sexual Boredom SB
• Negative Body Image NBI
• Embarrassment & Anxiety SE
• Depression D
• Chronic Pain
• Cheating Spouse / Infidelity CS
• Medical Problems MP
• Rape or Sexual Abuse RSA
• Relationship & Marital Problems RMP
• Infidelity / Affairs (AI)
• Communication Problems CP

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Founder of Sex Therapy
in Philadelphia

"Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS,
ACSW, LCSW

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To schedule an appointment, please call: 267 - 324 - 9564

If you live in Center City Philadelphia and the surrounding regions, including the Main Line, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Chestery County, Cherry Hill and Southern New Jersey area and want to schedule an appointment for individual therapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, sex therapy, family therapy or play therapy call (267) 324-9564.