My currently preferred method of relationship is ethical non-monogamy. There is simply a lot of love out there to find, cherish, and share.
Ultimately, trust, respect, honesty, and open communication are really essential for the success of any type of relationship. Couples in monogamous relationships cheat and break their partner’s hearts all the time. Having the label of “monogamy” never prevented anyone from having multiple sexual partners. The problem is the way things are done. The deceit, the hypocrisy, the lying, and the manipulation.
The realization for me came when I understood that everything in life is dynamically changing. Even love. People change all the time. They learn new things about themselves. They discover new passions. They realize they were wrong about some of their decisions or choices.
Nothing lasts. And that’s totally fine.