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Its illegal in the US to be married to more then one person...however that does not stop people from living together has if they were legally married...
It is still going on in Utah although the LDS church does not advocate it, there are splinter groups who still practice this...its coupled with girls as young as 13 and 14 being married off to older men they don't even know, with little or NO warning...
In my opinion, polygamy is based in a misogynist culture and women who participate have been brainwashed into living this way...
Do you believe in Polygamy? Yes, or No, and why........
I believe in Polygamy, but do not practice it because my wife does not agree with it. My reasons are that if a man has more than one wife, he has some variety and does not feel the urge to seek other women outside of his marriage. As well, the normal duties of a wife are shared, giving less of a burden on one wife. The income level of the household is increased significantly if for instance the Husband works, and he has two Wives working.
No, and I say this warmly, We are not a pride of Lions we are human beings....and I also believe that people can make one mistake and cheat on their spouse, and never make that mistake again...
also, if it is not in you to crave other women, you don't and won't...but if it is...then regardless of how many wives you possess, you will always desire to roam?
I find the idea repulsive. I don't mean to upset anyone with that comment. It may work for some but I can't see how.
But atm I want to give myself entirely to my husband and he is struggling to keep up. I want to be with him every day all day (if he didn't work) but he is not as keen. I would be very upset if he had another wife to share with. I would be even more frustrated.
I don't share. That is why we married as virgins.
I am LDS btw and believe the polygamy may have a purpose where there are women who are in need of support etc. But very few men are up to the challenge imo.
I don't think polygamy is a good practice. Every woman deserves to be the queen of her own castle and to be the single object of her husband's affection. What about children...it will be hard to explain daddy has two wives because he needs variety. U want to short change two or mor women and children for selfish reasons. This cannot be a good thing. Plus what will u do when they leave u? Most men have trouble meeting the demands of one marriage...u r sure to come up short somewhere along the line.
it only really seems to work well on a large scale if you live in a place where there is a constant state of warfare. otherwise, you have alot of guys growing up with no woman for them
doesnt make for a happy/safe community!
having said that, i still want 2 or 3 women for myself. that way, when one feels like yelling at me i can go off with one of the others!
Just noticed this thread...can't resist a quick note:
We lived out West for many years, and for several years lived in a house on a nice, typical family street. Across from us were 2 separate houses, different styles, but painted to match. They were occupied by a polygamist family--1 H, and 6 wives, 3 in each house, and LOTS of kids--I can't remember how many. They were very quiet and kept very much to themselves. My daughter became close friends with one of the boys when they were both about 7 years old. They were in the same class at school. The man, wives, and children all dressed in "plain" style--no make-up, hair braided, etc.--looked pretty much like Amish.
We eventually moved to a different neighborhood, but my daughter and the boy stayed close all through high school. Turns out he is gay. As he grew up, we learned more and more about his life behind those closed doors. So sad, I cannot possibly convey it here. Little of the sadness had to do with his being gay--his sibs were equally affected by their parents' lifestyle. He shared how difficult it was being shunned in school - and watching the same happen to his sibs. His mother was miserable his whole life, and took many medications for depression, anxiety, etc. He begged her to leave, but she felt helpless to do so. We tried to be there for him, and to comfort him as much as we could. He finally left the state, and is no longer in contact with his family - and only occasionally with my daughter.
I have never watched the HBO show about polygamy because the whole subject, to me, is just too sad and I feel anguish for the children who have no choice but to be part of it.
Seriously, this coming from a guy, why would any woman with an inkling of self-respect be interested in this?
They are suseptible for two reasons:
1. they were raised this way and haven't yet challenged the concept.
2. they have extremely low self-esteem and are vulnerable targets for men who know what they need to hear.
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we are human beings....and I also believe that people can make one mistake and cheat on their spouse, and never make that mistake again...
. Every woman deserves to be the queen of her own castle and to be the single object of her husband's affection. What about children...it will be hard to explain daddy has two wives because he needs variety. U want to short change two or mor women and children for selfish reasons. This cannot be a good thing. Plus what will u do when they leave u? Most men have trouble meeting the demands of one marriage...u r sure to come up short somewhere along the line.
