Backup Partners in Relationships: If you think that relationships are based only on honesty and trust between two people, then this new survey may surprise you. According to a recent survey in the United Kingdom (UK), every second woman keeps a backup partners in relationships, that is, someone whom she is ready to adopt if her current relationship breaks. This trend is not just a number, but shows the increasing uncertainty, desire for emotional security and changed thinking in today’s relationships. Know the reality behind this shocking survey in this article.
This survey was conducted by UK’s OnePoll organization, in which 1000 women – including married women – were asked questions about their backup partner. The results were shocking. About 50 percent of women admitted that they already have a backup partner in mind, so that if their current relationship breaks, they can directly move towards that person. That is, they already have a ‘Plan-B’ ready. In today’s relationship language, this trend is called ‘benching’.
The backup partner is someone who has known each other for years, often an old friend, ex-boyfriend, office colleague or gym partner, and who has already formed an emotional connection. In this case, about 10% of women said their Plan-B had confessed their feelings before, while one-fourth said that the person would drop anything for them if they needed to.
In some cases, the answer was yes. According to the survey, about 40% of women said that their current partner knew about their Plan-B. Some took it as a joke, but many times it also became a cause of discomfort and tension in the relationship.
According to relationship counselors, having a “Plan‑B” i.e. a backup partner can be seen in people of any gender. When there is instability in a relationship, lack of love is felt or emotional attachment starts weakening, then the person starts thinking about another option to feel mentally safe. This is a kind of mental protection process.
On one hand, this can be considered preparation and emotional security, on the other hand, it raises questions about loyalty and priority in relationships. If there is an atmosphere of trust, understanding and open communication in a relationship, then the need for a backup partner is not felt. This trend somewhere also shows the growing insecurity and changing thinking in today’s relationships.
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