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Old 05-24-2012, 02:41 PM
 
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I Hate when people say just because you end up in a situation, that's what you really wanted lol. There's guy a out there who drives an old beat up 1986 Honda civic. Of course he's grown to like it, and it's not as bad as he thought, But he REALLY wanted a porsche....

He just can't afford it
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Old 05-24-2012, 02:45 PM
 
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I believe humans are naturally monogamous.
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Old 05-24-2012, 02:54 PM
 
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I Hate when people say just because you end up in a situation, that's what you really wanted lol. There's guy a out there who drives an old beat up 1986 Honda civic. Of course he's grown to like it, and it's not as bad as he thought, But he REALLY wanted a porsche....

He just can't afford it
If that is what he really wanted he would have worked harder to get it.

I honestly dont think men or women really want to just bed down everyone they can for their entire life. Maybe for a while when your young, you know sewing your wild oats, but once you start to mature your desires change and most want more than sex. They want comittment, security and devotion. And as much as some men talk the talk, I dont think they really have the stamina to keep up with multiple women.
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Old 05-24-2012, 02:56 PM
 
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This is interesting... Because I don't believe monogamy is natural

But on the other hand it depends on the guy. His looks, his money, and his status/Power.

To use an EXTREME example, George Clooney who has all 3. He's handsome, rich, has High status in society and powerful in his Profession. It's unrealistic for him to stay monogamous when he has all these beautiful women throwing themselves at him. It's in a mans nature to sleep with a lot of women

But a guy who has none of the 3 it's more reasonable for him because he has far less if not Zero options or opportunity
So, your saying add poor and powerless to the following chorus line and you are almost assured of having a spouse who won't go astray.

"If you want to be happy for the rest of your life make a ugly woman(man) your wife(husband)"
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Old 05-24-2012, 03:11 PM
 
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So, your saying add poor and powerless to the following chorus line and you are almost assured of having a spouse who won't go astray.

"If you want to be happy for the rest of your life make a ugly woman(man) your wife(husband)"

Not 100% assured, It's just less likely. If your a woman, and you man is highly attractive or he has a lot of money dont be shocked if he cheats. He has a lot of options on the table and it's hard to turn them down.
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Old 05-24-2012, 03:13 PM
 
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Not 100% assured, It's just less likely. If your a woman, and you man is highly attractive or he has a lot of money dont be shocked if he cheats. He has a lot of options on the table and it's hard to turn them down.
How old are you? 12?

What a completely delusional, one dimensional view you have on people.
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Old 05-24-2012, 03:14 PM
 
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I believe humans are naturally monogamous.
I believe that most women are naturally monogamous. But most men? Maybe not.

Why do you think men watch SO much porn, go to strip clubs, massage parlors, have mistresses, etc...? There's definitely a cognitive dissonance about this in society.
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Old 05-24-2012, 03:32 PM
 
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I believe that most women are naturally monogamous. But most men? Maybe not.

Why do you think men watch SO much porn, go to strip clubs, massage parlors, have mistresses, etc...? There's definitely a cognitive dissonance about this in society.
I don't know if women are more naturally monogamous, it's simply that for a female there is the potential for 9 months of consequences, and that could keep some women from sleeping around, there isn't a 9 month commitment for a man's body to be a vessel for human life, I think if men could get pregnant they might behave differently.

Integrity is what should keep people monogamous.
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Old 05-24-2012, 03:33 PM
 
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Monogamy isn't natural. People keep trying to act like it is in order to keep the family unit intact and maintain social order, but it's really not; hence the reason cheating is rampant.
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Old 05-24-2012, 03:45 PM
 
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Monogamy isn't natural. People keep trying to act like it is in order to keep the family unit intact and maintain social order, but it's really not; hence the reason cheating is rampant.
Not exactly.

If someone wants to screw around then they shouldn't get married, or if they do they should marry someone who also screws around.

Why run around shaking your weasel at everything in a skirt? Is that what your life is about?

There will come a time in your life, if you live to a ripe old age because you won't be under 55 forever, when you won't be screwing around, you can sit in your rocking chair alone with your memories (if you still have a memory), or you can sit beside someone who you love, respect and took care of you.

One day it won't work anymore without ED medication... remember that.
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