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Old 06-05-2013, 04:42 PM
 
Location: Houston, Tx
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Old 06-05-2013, 04:46 PM
 
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Old 06-05-2013, 04:46 PM
 
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Correction: people aren't meant to be monogamous. Marriage is a dying institution.
 
Old 06-05-2013, 05:08 PM
 
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Correction: people aren't meant to be monogamous. Marriage is a dying institution.
Love commitment is a wonderful thing that will and should live on. That it exist only between two with sexual exclusivity prescribed, makes no sense.
 
Old 06-05-2013, 05:26 PM
 
Location: Reno, NV
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Many people are quite content with monogamy, and many others prefer a different model. Both are natural. I say go for whatever works for you and your partner(s) - as long as you do it honestly and ethically.
 
Old 06-05-2013, 05:54 PM
 
Location: Toronto
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Many people are quite content with monogamy, and many others prefer a different model. Both are natural. I say go for whatever works for you and your partner(s) - as long as you do it honestly and ethically.
Yeah, that's about where I'm at. People should just do what works for them.
 
Old 06-05-2013, 06:12 PM
 
Location: Earth
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Many people are quite content with monogamy, and many others prefer a different model. Both are natural. I say go for whatever works for you and your partner(s) - as long as you do it honestly and ethically.
Just because something is natural doesn't mean it's healthy/good.

AIDS is natural, getting struck by lightning, and the possibility of being ran over are all natural.

But those things are not healthy or good.

Thinking that natural = "ok".

is being stupid.
 
Old 06-05-2013, 06:20 PM
 
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Just because something is natural doesn't mean it's healthy/good.

AIDS is natural, getting struck by lightning, and the possibility of being ran over are all natural.

But those things are not healthy or good.

Thinking that natural = "ok".

is being stupid.
I agree. It's quite comical to see people on here suggesting that we should succumb to all natural instincts, which is quite asinine.
 
Old 06-05-2013, 06:21 PM
 
Location: Up in the air
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Many people are quite content with monogamy, and many others prefer a different model. Both are natural. I say go for whatever works for you and your partner(s) - as long as you do it honestly and ethically.
This is pretty much how I am. I'm not interested in a casual relationship or open relationship and I prefer and enjoy monogamy.
 
Old 06-05-2013, 08:36 PM
 
Location: TX
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Cheers to the OP for dropping the word "compelling" from their subject title, because these "reasons" aren't "compelling" at all.

I think monogamy is best for the fact that true monogamy (no cheating) comes with fewer risks, both physically and emotionally, all other things being equal. Fewer people = fewer chances for something to go wrong = fewer people to be affected by it directly. I could understand the argument about polygamy and open relationships being more "fun" or "exciting" if not for knowing personally that you can have plenty of fun and excitement in a monogamous relationship.

By all means, do what you want, but don't try to compete with monogamy. Nothing will ever be greater
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