India, Feb. 25 -- Consensual non-monogamy is a pattern of relationships that have been observed to grow in visibility in the current times. Though frowned upon by a section of the society that prefers exclusivity in a relationship, consensual non-monogamy has its own set of challenges and rewards. While some reported jealousy and time constraints of spending it with their partners, it also brought them rewards of deeper connections, emotional maturity and even friendship with the other partners of their partner. Also read | What is an open marriage and is it for you? 6 things you must know

A study, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, explored the struggles as well as the brighter sides of being in a consensual non-monogamous re...