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Monogamy probably isn't "natural" and it's decidedly a choice, especially in this day-and-age, but I also think it's the hallmark of a strong, loving and committed relationship in which children will be nurtured by two parents and will learn from them the beauty and benefit that can be a successful marriage.
When a marriage is good there's little else that's better. When a marriage is bad there's nothing worse.
It's possible to have the above without children by the way.
I think monogamy is the ideal standard to strive for, on both an individual and societal basis. It's one of those things where resisting human instinct is for the best. I believe it falls in among other aspects of law that are necessary for the long-term success of civilization.
You can choose to break the law and suffer the personal consequences. And if a large enough segment of the population are making that choice, society as a whole breaks down.
Maybe this sounds crazy, but just look at the history of all great empires. They grew strong when marriage was a respected institution and traditional family units were the norm. But they decayed and collapsed when that ceased to be the case.
Hi Everyone,
I'm sure there has been threads about this before and I've clearly made the "monogomy choice" and gotten married. I plan to be married and monogamous for the rest of my life-assuming that my husband doesn't die young, because I would like to remarry if that happens, but I digress...my question is do you think that monogamy is the "right" or natural choice? Do you think that monogamy is just one of the potential options of how to live and that there is no "wrong" and "right" way? Do you think monogamy is stupid? Just trying to have a conversation about the subject and what people's philosophies are without it turning into a bashing of the sexes, etc.
Obviously it's ingrained in our human DNA to have sex with as many partners while we are young. But its presents a societal problem, and I believe monogamy is the right thing to do.
Obviously it's ingrained in our human DNA to have sex with as many partners while we are young. But its presents a societal problem, and I believe monogamy is the right thing to do.
Of course it's not as much fun though.
It CAN be! I for one don't feel the need to try endless greasy hamburgers if I have a juicy steak at home!
It CAN be! I for one don't feel the need to try endless greasy hamburgers if I have a juicy steak at home!
You are probably right, I guess someone would have to be with the right person. Me, I have not done that so I have a hard time seeing the side of monogamy. That and I was a total a-hole to previous gf's.
Not to worry, though - we women tend to believe that "next" time it'll be different! With us it'll be different! Of course, it never is different, but there are always enough suckers!
Not to worry, though - we women tend to believe that "next" time it'll be different! With us it'll be different! Of course, it never is different, but there are always enough suckers!
For most, maybe. I honestly think I'm just about past all that. It's no fun feeling like a slimeball around your significant other. Your supposed to feel good about yourself when your with them.
For most, maybe. I honestly think I'm just about past all that. It's no fun feeling like a slimeball around your significant other. Your supposed to feel good about yourself when your with them.
Frankly, I can't even imagine how people have the energy to engage in such activities... It takes a lot of time, effort, and it's such a hassle... I can't do it.
Frankly, I can't even imagine how people have the energy to engage in such activities... It takes a lot of time, effort, and it's such a hassle... I can't do it.
Touche. Always covering lies with other lies, calling buddies to cover your ass, erasing texts and numbers from your phone, always *****ing bricks about who may call or text at the wrong time. Yeah, not cool.
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