Monkey Branching: What It Means & How to Handle It
Relationships can be complicated, but few things are as painful and frustrating as realizing your partner is engaging in monkey branching. If you’ve ever been in a relationship where your partner seemed to have a backup plan—flirting, texting, or even lining up a new relationship before ending the current one—you may have experienced this firsthand.
But what exactly is monkey branching? Why do people do it? And most importantly, how do you deal with it if it happens to you? Let’s dive deep into this relationship phenomenon and uncover everything you need to know.
What Is Monkey Branching?
Monkey branching refers to the act of starting a new romantic connection while still being in a relationship—essentially lining up a new partner before leaving the current one. The term comes f...