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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 11 MIN

Are humans really meant to be monogamous

from Not Your Mother’s Midlife · host Johanna Hart

Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of Not Your Mother’s Midlife, Johanna takes a curious dive into the science and story of human monogamy. Are we naturally wired to love one person forever—or did culture and circumstance just decide that for us? From primate mating strategies to human pair bonding, Johanna unpacks what biology, anthropology, and evolution really reveal about our romantic instincts. Turns out, we might just be built for both stability and curiosity—and that could be our greatest strength.Support the show🎯Subscribe to me on Youtube for video content    • https://youtube.com/@notyourmothersmidlife?si=szq-KzWVC1RNqe-8🎯Follow me on socials  • Instagram: www.Instagram.com/johannahart5     • Facebook: www.Facebook.com/johanna.hart.733  🎯Email me   •[email protected] 🎯Sleeping Tape   •https://www.queentape.com?bg_ref=0iCVnHvmmq

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Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of Not Your Mother’s Midlife, Johanna takes a curious dive into the science and story of human monogamy. Are we naturally wired to love one person forever—or did culture and circumstance just decide that for us? From primate mating strategies to human pair bonding, Johanna unpacks what biology, anthropology, and evolution really reveal about our romantic instincts. Turns out, we might just be built for both stability and curiosity—and that co...

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