"Monkey Branching": An Examination of a Contemporary Dating Phenomenon and Its Detrimental Impact
Published on August 17, 2025
Brad Peters, Chief Development Officer, Director, CEO of Speed Mingle
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary romantic relationships, a burgeoning term, "monkey branching," has garnered significant attention. This phenomenon describes the practice of an individual, while still engaged in a committed relationship, actively seeking and securing a new romantic partner prior to the dissolution of their current entanglement. While this behavior may superficially appear to offer a convenient means of avoiding a period of singleness, experts and affected individuals consistently characterize it as a pattern indicative of emotional deception and a conspicuous absence of genuine commitment.
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