In today's complex relationship landscape, the concept of monogamy often comes with a myriad of unstated assumptions. As sex therapist Marty Klein aptly notes, "Couples often fight over contracts they’ve never made." This highlights the importance of negotiating the terms of monogamy or any relationship structure openly and explicitly. When working with couples, I always begin by asking about their relationship status: Are they monogamous, in an open relationship, polyamorous or perhaps "mo...
