1 in 3 Say Monogamy Not “Realistic”

Nearly one in three adults now say lifelong monogamy is unrealistic, a stat that mirrors the rise of Ethical Non-Monogamy.

Source: Newsweek · Published 28 May 2025

Summary: A UK survey finds 31 percent of people say lifelong monogamy is no longer realistic — a sentiment shared by 42 percent of Gen Z.

Context: Full report from Rayden Solicitors →

Hot take: Fewer people are saying “I do.” In 1970, 7 in 10 Brits were married; in 2024, 4 in 10. The data echoes a long-term cultural shift toward Ethical Non-Monogamy and relationship design as a choice rather than a default.