In some parts of the world, when a marriage ends, the former spouses often remarry new partners soon afterward. What form of marriage is this?

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This is an example of serial monogamy, where individuals enter into a series of monogamous relationships over the course of their lifetime. After a marriage ends, they may choose to enter a new monogamous relationship with a new partner. Polyandry involves one woman having multiple husbands at the same time, arranged marriage involves the families of the spouses arranging the marriage, and polygyny involves one man having multiple wives at the same time.

In Some Parts of the World, When a Marriage Ends