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“Monkey-barring” or “monkey-branching” is holding onto a current partner while reaching out for new partners.

You may monkey-bar if you fear being single or aren't fully ready to let go of your current partner yet.

Monkey-barring can change the dynamics of your current relationship and also who is willing to date you.

Instead of monkey-barring, consider figuring out your issues with your current partner and being single.

If you are holding onto your current partner while at the same time searching for and reaching out to possible new partners, you may be doing what's been dubbed “monkey-barring” or “monkey-branching.” Source: Andrea Musto/Pexels

Here's a tactic that could throw a monkey wrench into your relationship and dating situation. If you are holding onto your curr

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