Monogamy no longer ‘realistic’

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  26 Jul 2025
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Monogamy no longer ‘realistic’

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One in three UK adults no longer believe monogamy is a realistic ideal, a report on marriage and traditional relationship structures has found. It also suggests younger people are particularly cynical of traditional marriage.

The Modern Marriage Report was published following a law firm’s survey of 1,000 respondents across the UK. It says a third of all respondents believe monogamy is no longer a realistic ideal in modern relationships – rising to 42% of respondents in the 18–24 age group.

One in four respondents were open to a “marriage sabbatical” rather than separation, rising significantly to 47% among 25–34-year-olds. Only 8% of respondents who were 55+ favoured marriage sabbaticals.

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