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Why this viral dating trend can leave partners questioning everything

  • “Monkey branching” describes starting a new romantic relationship before ending the current one.
  • The term has circulated since 2025, and searches for advice about it have recently increased on social media and Reddit.
  • The behavior can hurt both the current partner and the new partner.
  • The current partner may question the relationship, while the new partner may unknowingly provide emotional reassurance or validation.
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Why this viral dating trend can leave partners questioning everything

"'Monkey branching'is a pop psychology term for lining up a new romantic relationship before ending the current one."

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KULR-TV broke the news in Billings, United States on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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