Monogamy?!

Philippines
March 26, 2007 3:23pm CST
While some cultures allow multiple relationships, there are some which do not. I live in a society that openly condemns multiple commitments (formal and informal). At the same time, the occurence of it is rampant. Should people be limited to one person in romance? Is human nature shaped for it? Romantic interactions (from sanctioned and the petty)... Would you, given the chance, relate to more than one person in this respect? Monogamy = Sacred exclusivity or blatant hypocrisy?
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@playgirl (1359)
• Philippines
1 Apr 07
yeah such as muslims.. but its their traditions and culture. but practically say that even those country or people which doesnt have that kind of culture they still adapt that culture.
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• Philippines
5 Apr 07
Thanks for participating. I see you think that relationship patterns do not always comply with norms. ^_^
26 Mar 07
Personally I wouldn't like to be part of a relationship with more than one women or man. I get too jealous to be one of many wives and I think it would be a lot of hard work to try to please several men. However I have no problem whatsoever with other people doing this. It hurts no one and we should all be allowed to be free to choose what sort of relationship we have.
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• Philippines
26 Mar 07
Here, here! I see you extend respect to freer choices in relationship modes as much as you are stern in your personal stand to stick to one. ^_^ Thanks for sharing you views Michelle ^_^
@mizrak07 (557)
• Philippines
1 Apr 07
In the Ten Commandments it says "You shall not commit adultery". I know not all of us are Christians here but I think that deep in our hearts, whatever religion or belief we have, we know and feel that this is what it should be.
• Philippines
5 Apr 07
Thanks for the point view! There are people who prefer the 2 person exclusivity ^_^ There is much truth into this as well ^_^
• Philippines
26 Mar 07
The first line of your post says it all "While some cultures allow multiple relationships, there are some which do not"..... monogamy for some would make you seem like a very good person. but for others its a sign of hypocracy.. Its a matter of choice and culture
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• Philippines
26 Mar 07
well said kind sir! thanks for dropping by! hope to share more sense with you in ML ^_^
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@Karmalina (647)
• Australia
1 Apr 07
I am monogamous and probably always will be, but I think that multiple relationships could work if it was the choice of all people involved. With people in the right mindset it could be very practical to have more than one wife or husband because duties would be more spread out and make it easier to make an income and raise children and keep the home happy. Most people are far too possessive (I think it's natural) for this including myself. I would prefer to focus my life on one partner. I don't think either multiple relationships or monogamy are wrong. It's all about the people involved.
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• Philippines
5 Apr 07
(applause!) very well said ma'am! Thanks! ^_^