But a major reason is the status of marriage itself. Especially in Swedish cities, marriage long ago became optional for cohabiting heterosexual couples, even those who live together for decades and raise children. A special law sanctions such relationships. This will result in more people getting married, not fewer.

Are Swedes monogamous?

Its exclusive. Swedes dont date more than one person at the same time; theres no such thing as “dating around”. Once you start meeting someone for fika and outdoor walks, youre assumed to be in a monogamous relationship with each other, even if you never stated it outright.