Serial monogamy is a form of marriage or intimate relationship pattern in which a person has several spouses or partners throughout their lifetime, but only one spouse or partner at any given time. This involves a sequence of monogamous relationships, where one relationship ends (typically through divorce or death of a partner) before another one begins. Serial monogamy has become an increasingly common pattern in many modern societies, reflecting changing social norms around marriage and relationships, as well as higher rates of divorce and remarriage.