Monogamy as a Social Imposition: The Hidden Disadvantages of the One-Partner Model

One of the most widely discussed relational dynamics within insecure attachment is the “anxious-avoidant trap,” where individuals with anxious attachment seek closeness and constant reassurance, while those with avoidant attachment push for distance and independence. This dynamic is especially incompatible with monogamy because monogamy requires a level of emotional intimacy and stability that is difficult to maintain in such a polarized attachment relationship.