Is MONOGAMY a CULT? | Cult or Culture Ep. 1

Is monogamy just a relationship style, or has our culture turned it into something much bigger? In this episode of **Cult or Culture?**, I'm using the psychology of cults to examine one of society's most accepted relationship norms. This isn't an argument against monogamy. Many healthy relationships are monogamous. Instead, I'm asking whether **mononormativity**, the belief that monogamy is the only valid or moral way to love, shares some of the same psychological mechanisms found in high-control groups. We'll explore ideas like soulmates, jealousy as "proof" of love, purity, identity, social pressure, thought-terminating clichés, and why questioning cultural norms can feel surprisingly uncomfortable. The goal isn't to declare monogamy a cult. It's to think more critically about the beliefs we inherit without even noticing. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro - cult or culture explained 01:04 Topic - Is monogamy a cult? 01:34 Demand for purity 03:03 Sacred Science 05:55 Doctrine over person 10:17 Dispensing of existence 11:36 Thought terminating cliches 12:44 The cheating paradox 15:43 Conclusion 16:12 Outro 💙 Support the channel on Patreon   / wellbeingwithagnes   If you'd like to support the channel and help me make more psychology videos like this, Patreon is the best place to do it. You'll get early access, behind-the-scenes updates, and you'll be directly supporting independent, evidence-based content. ❓Question for you Do you think we've confused cultural expectations with universal truths when it comes to relationships? I'd love to hear your perspective in the comments. #Cult #CultOrCulture #Psychology #Monogamy #Mononormativity #Relationships #RelationshipPsychology #CultPsychology #CriticalThinking #MentalHealth #SocialPsychology #nonmonogamy #polyamory #enm