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Sounds Too Good to Be True
May 25th, 2007
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think the idea of a large poly family with many people to give their love to you sounds wonderful. You would always have the support and protection of this intimate group of people to turn to. But I wonder, is it too good to be true?
I mean, think for a moment about human instinct. We are all, each of us, ultimately looking out for number one (ourselves). Would it truly be possible to share a 'soulmate' with another person without natural feelings of jealously getting in the way? I think about sharing my husband with other wives and the thought makes me laugh. Because deep down I know it will never happen, I'm able to laugh the idea away. But were it ever to be taken seriously, my reaction would be of bitterness. As much as it might be nice in many ways to have other wives to share in the burdens of taking care of the home and family, I would feel upset over having to share the intimate connection that my hubby and I have. That is something very special to me and is a large part of what makes our union work-- knowing that we give ourselves to each other only.
I guess I just can't imagine sharing such a bond without instinctive, raw, natural emotions interferring.
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  | Posted Jun 19th, 2007 at 9:24AM I'm inclined to agree... perhaps it is the "animal"/"natural" instinct, for a man to have lots of offspring and for humans not to be monogamous, but society has been trained, and trained itself to believe that one man should be with one woman and I think it would take a long, long time before we could evolve (devolve?) to a sufficient comfort level for people to cope with such a life.   |
 | Posted May 22nd, 2008 at 1:10PM I totally agree! But at the same time, I do believe society's basic restraints are wearing thin. The number of incidences of divorce and adultery have been on the increase especially in recent years. Marriage; I cannot see people ever leaving the idea of a lavish day of celebrating behind, so perhaps it's the only way forward? Plus, people have proved and proved again that they are perfectly capable of adapting to most situations. Society, however, might not accept it, or as you have said, it might take a long long time. Aw well, all I say is that people should do what is right for them... within reason (as obviously this can't be applied to every situation!). |
 | Posted Jul 3rd, 2008 at 6:33AM Yes but if you really look at our lives a lil closer .... We are constantly turning to a friend for the things we are missing in our current relation.Maybe love maybe attention,sex someone just to cuddle with... I see women who turn to other women for the affection some guys cant or are not willing to give. Or a guy turns to another women for things his wife has not given freely .Its all emotions and filling them to a level of our satifaction. I would love to have two wives but jealousy is going to be the dividing factor .We dont share easily but if we could so many drawbacks could be solved Please add me if I make a lil since its 2 am and Im throwing my heart in the mix |
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