VIVA LA RESISTANCE
[Psychology]
May 11, 2025
Guest marriage. It is a monogamous, serious relationship with mutual obligations, with the only distinction being that such partners do not live together. They can visit each other and stay overnight, meet in neutral territories. Guest marriage reduces the likelihood of domestic quarrels. This relationship format helps maintain boundaries between partners and preserve each individual's personal space. Additionally, there remains a certain allure of unspoken, romantic and sexual play, which positively affects the level of passion in the couple. Trust is important for such relationships — sometimes people may become jealous because some part of the partner's life is hidden from them. Furthermore, guest marriage can be painful if one of the partners would like to live together but is forced to agree to this option.