We also never had that discussion of exclusivity. But, you and I appear to be similar in age. I believe that discussion is for the youth, those part of the hook-up generation. As a side note, we also are hooked on How to Get Away with Murder, but more amused than embarrassed by the sex scenes.
I was always a writer but lived in a bookkeeper’s body before I found Medium and broke free — well, almost. Working to work less and write more.