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Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}  I would like to hear your response to Angela's question too, Matthew. I agree that I don't feel like monogomy is outdated. In fact I think it's a great idea. |
I like being in my monogamous relationship and hope it lasts a long time. But I can't see any real ways that it's the best or only way to live. I'm starting to see that I've been socialized to believe that, by powerful and effective sources! (in other words, by people.) It seems to me that the monogamy/marriage "rules" just don't work in promoting the values that are important to me. Instead, I see people suffering over expectations and perceived debts owed and using words like "cheating" and "betrayal" to describe what could be high expressions of love if it weren't for these rules.
Matthew, I'm pretty sure you feel strongly that monogamy/marriage ARE good for society, so that's why I asked. In a weird way, I would LIKE to believe in them.
This whole thing might just be that I'm in my Last Chance to Get Pregnant time, and I think my hormones are all signing the petition for me to go out and maximize my opportunities. If it weren't for Danger Man, I would be on a Round-Up!