A reader survey shows attitudes, not behavior. People can approve of non-monogamy and still have a closed agreement with you.
What the research is about
Sex and Psychology published reader results on how people feel about non-monogamy.
Source: Reader Survey Results: How Do You Feel About Non-Monogamy?, Sex and Psychology, August 9,
- Figures, samples, and methods are on that page.
How this shows up in public play
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A poll is not your partner's answer.
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Feelings about the idea and willingness to attend a party are two talks.
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Do not quote a reader poll as if it were a census.
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If you want a decision, ask the people who would have to live with it.