Overview

• Seventy-two percent of German adults said they could not imagine an open relationship, with 59% citing contentment in a monogamous partnership as their main reason.
• Only 18% of about 5,000 respondents expressed willingness to consider alternative relationship models.
• Openness to non-exclusive partnerships is highest among 18–29-year-olds at 26%, compared with 15% of older age groups.
• Men show greater experimental interest with 22% open to open relationships versus 14% of women.
• Partner opposition (5%) and personal hesitation (2%) remain key barriers for those unwilling to explore non-monogamy.