Polygamy? Or Monogamy?

The human standard seems to be monogamy. Some people are just rebellious I suppose.

Personally I’m all about monogamy. But different stroke for different folks. I’m so hooked on Sister Wives!!!

Monogamy, I believe in pair bonding in the case of the human animal.

I really am happy with monogamy, and always have been.
I wouldn’t be happy with anyone but Natalie Portman my wife.

I’m happy with monogamy and it’s really the only way for me. That being said. I have a friend that is in a polygamous relationship and it’s her and 2 guys. They are all happy with the relationship, so it obviously works for some people. So it’s not always a guy with multiple women.

I am strictly a one man for one woman type a gal and expect the same true of the man I am with… So monogamy all the way for this gal.

Given the estimated rates of infidelity lots of people who think they’re having monogamous relationships are actually sharing their partners.

I’m happy to share. Monogamy isn’t important to me. Honesty and trust are though.

Also, for those of you who think monogamy is the “natural” state for humans, 80% of known human cultures have been at least nominally polygynous.

Monogamy. While God never gets around to condemning polygamy, 1 Timothy 3:2 specifies that bishops and deacons – role-model figures – ought to be the husband of one wife.
Examining the various biblical accounts of polygamous relationships, it would seem that the practice is more trouble than it’s worth if you aren’t worried about beating the ancient-world mortality rate.

I think women enjoy a buffet as well, why else would me go to them.

Monogamy works for me. I am way to selfish for polygamy. I have no problems with others choosing that lifestyle though. The only way sister wives would work for me is if they do all the cooking/cleaning and stuff I don’t like. I like sex though so I will look after that task on my own.

Personally, I don’t give a damn who marries what however many times as long as every party consents. Marry twelve chicks or thirty dudes, I don’t care.

In my own life, I tend to be very monogamous, but I’m starting to realize that I’d probably be happier in a loving, yet not necessarily binding relationship. Kind of like whatever Gene Simmons has going on with his anti-wife.

It works in other cultures where marriage is less about love and more about forging bonds and relationships. Love is not a prerequisite.

Interestingly, I am reading passenger records for colonial Virginia in the 1600’s, and a number of people came over from England with multiple wives.

My personal feelings are that humans evolved with small-group polygamy (not just polyandry), and expecting monogamy of everyone goes against our basic nature. For those for whom it works, fine. For those whom it doesn’t, my feelings are, as long as all people involved are clear on their expectations and honest with their partners, it’s likely to lead to stronger relationships, not weaker ones. It’s dishonesty and deceit that ruins relationships, not a roll in the hay with someone different for a change.

Monogamy for the reasons you laid out in the details section.

Having two or more women in the same house is a bad idea, always has been for so many reasons. But to each his own.

I never really understood the polygamy thing. I think it would make more sense to me if it was polygamous in the sense that each person in said relationship intimately loved all the others. The normal concept is one guy with a bunch of wives. It just doesnt seem fair to the women. I cant really understand why they would decide to do that (obviously excluding cases where theyre forced into these situations) like why wouldnt they want other lovers too?

I’m watching to show too and it blows my mind. I understand that all of the women benefit from each other, and I think it is so impressive that they can put their jealousy aside and keep living the lifestyle that they feel is best for the family. However, when Cody married his latest wife I thought he was so disrespectful in a lot of ways to his current 3 wives. No I don’t think he is that awesome of a husband or father. An example why not is that his wives drive minivans or SUV’s that seem to be on their last leg while he has a 2 seater sports car. I think a husband and father should sacrifice along with his family for the greater good (they struggle financially and he should put his children’s saftey first) and he seems to let everyone else do the sacrificing.

I think all of the women are so giving and loving, and could easily find an incredible husband who wants to be monogamous with them. I could never be a polygamist because I just don’t have the strength it takes to overcome so many of my raw human emotions!

I believe in monogamy. If you are fully devoted to a person, no one else will do. While I may like the thought of Kate Beckinsale or Erin Cummings, I honestly think sex would be empty and underwhelming without the emotional component that I share with my partner. Sex is an expression of love; any sex without love is less than it should be; any feelings that are felt for more than one person at once do not constitute love.

I think there should be a spin off show made by TLC called “Brother Husbands” a role reversal with one woman and four husbands.

Oh, thats right, there aren’t any…..

It would be hilarious to watch though….it would infuriate any red blooded man to watch too!!!

Why is a woman ok with sharing one guy?

She only needs to plan a meal and cook once or twice a week. I’m game! Do you know what it’s like to plan meals for picky eaters? It sucks. The fewer days I need to do this the better it is for me.~

joking, of course ;)

Xenogamy.

There are a lot worse ways to be “married” than to be a sister wife with Cody. The LDS religion once taught you can have as many wives as YOU CAN AFFORD. I think he’s an excellent father , husband and human being and , other than some jealousy, those women could have done a LOT worse. That being said, because I was not brought up around monogamy I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to deal with other wives snuggling up to my (my in quotation marks) man. But I do think he is doing a fine job and trying his best to make all his wives happy. Love the show.

Polygamy, monogamy just results in so much fucking pain.

I lurve all your answers. I still think I don’t get the whole polygamy thing though lol =\ so I choose monogamy, the other seems much more involved and difficult. I also tend to think Cody is only a polygamist because he wants to feel like a king, and what better way than to have more than one woman doting all over you, it’s seems like he can’t be whole unless he has a woman to fulfill him. Like if wife “A” is tired get it from wife “B” if wife B doesn’t want to go to “C” if all else fails get a new wife who will accommodate. Im glad the whole world is not like that.

@Meego I disagree with all that you said but don’t wish to talk about it because I just did and one key on my keyboard erased every word.

@Aster Well you just simply can not disagree with all of what I said! Maybe 99% because the first part of my answer was supposed to be harmony for every answer.

But I’m sorry your original answer was erased.

Even though you disagree I still lurve your answer ;)

Mahogany