More people want open relationships, but many don't last. A sex researcher shares the 3 top reasons couples return to monogamy.

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Non-monogamy comes with its own challenges, Dr. Justin R. Garcia, the executive director of the Kinsey Institute, told Business Insider.

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My partner and I opened our relationship, and I was surprised by how close I became with his girlfriend

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Rachel Krantz is the author of the memoir "Open: One Woman's Journey Through Love and Polyamory."

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After my husband and I stopped wearing our wedding rings, we tried polyamory. 3 years later, we're happily nonmonogamous.

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Sara Ali and partner, Sean. They are standing outside in a park and looking at the camera.
Sara Ali stopped wearing a wedding ring and felt more comfortable trying nonmonogamy.

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I'm married but also date other people. Our partnership is forever, and this way, both of our needs are met.

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Zach Rocchino and his wife dancing on a sidewalk.
Zach Rocchino and his wife are in a poly vee marriage.

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I'm poly and live with my husband and boyfriend. We make $155,000 combined and can finally buy a house.

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A polyamorous couple.

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Meet a 4-parent, polyamorous family using 3 incomes and zero daycare costs to beat the US childcare crisis

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