Non-monogamy may reduce jealousy overall, but feeling less desirable can still strain relationships

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Comparing yourself with your partner is more common than you'd think. Psychologists even have a term for it: mate value discrepancy (MVD), which is the gap between how attractive, smart or successful each partner feels compared with the other.

Comparing yourself with your partner is more common than you'd think. Psychologists even have a term for it: mate value discrepancy (MVD), which is the gap between how attractive, smart or successful each partner feels compared with the other. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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