serial monogamy

noun

1. a form of monogamy characterized by several successive, short-term marriages over the course of a lifetime.

serial monogamy

noun

1. the practice of having a number of long-term romantic or sexual partners in succession

Word History and Origins

Origin of serial monogamy¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

That first relationship established a pattern of serial monogamy, where if someone touched my shoulder I’d fall in love with them for three years until they dumped me.

From The Guardian

Is serial monogamy really so bad?

From Slate

The Oxford English Dictionary traces the word polyamory back to 1992 and says it is not to be confused with casual recreational sex, serial monogamy or swinging.

From The Guardian

Her past relationships approximate serial monogamy a la one year with Charlie, two months off; six months with George, one month off; eight months with Freddie, one month off.

From Seattle Times

Her past relationships approximate serial monogamy a la one year with Charlie, two months off; six months with George, one month off; eight months with Freddie, one month off.

From Washington Post