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monogamy

what do you think?
dig it or dis it
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Digs

dig
pretty sure there's a name for people who screw around with various random people... and it's not a good one. a person can only be complete with one true love. otherwise, a part of you will be empty forever. that's the worst thing in the world.
--Posted by samsungmodel97



I like it....
Monogamy is good. I don't necessarily have anything against people who aren't monogamous, I just would prefer monogamy myself. Monogamy is a very sweet thing, and it sure as hell beats sleeping with everyone you meet.
--Posted by maria989



...to a degree
I'm not currently in a realtionship, and I believe that is partly because of the relationships I witness around me. Girls and guys alike seem to be way too clingy, overpowering, and controlling of their partners. When I do enter a serious relationship, I expect that my boyfriend won't be fooling around with other girls, but also, I don't want him to have to know ehere I am every minute of the day, and I will also give him his freedom. And if someone more appealing to either of us comes along, I believe it is better to break up than stay in a relationship that will start to move into that suspicious stage.
--Posted by emilyb2403



To each his own
I'm in a monogamous relationship right now, but I've been in poly relationships before. I say to each his own. I like having my boyfriend with just me right now. I like all the attention he gives me, when he's with me. But I don't knock people who like doing something else with their relationships. I think what type of relationship two people, or more, are in should be decided by them. Right now, it's monogamy for me.
--Posted by hislilarmybrat



security
I like the idea of it a lot simply because I feel more secure when I know that there is someone in my life that I can say feels that certain special way about me and only me. But now looking around me and at the last couple of relationships that I've had, I see that monogamy is an almost impossible feat. Either one is cheating on the other or both are cheating on each other or at least has cheated once. It's sad, but I think that that's just how it is. We humans are just too selfish to continue to put one person's needs before our own for a long period of time.
--Posted by pinkladii_l





Monogomy is just the right thing to do. If you're sick of your lover or want someone else, dump him/her! It's as simple as that. It's just cruel to be with a person and then cheat on them. How would you feel if you were the one who was being cheated on?
--Posted by reincarnatefred




Monogomy is just the right thing to do. If you're sick of your lover or want someone else, dump him/her! It's as simple as that. It's just cruel to be with a person and then cheat on them. How would you feel if you were the one who was being cheated on?
--Posted by reincarnatefred



Only if committed
Most people who are monogamous are people who are comitted to someone. If u r comitted to someone than u need to be monogamous to them and only them. But if u r not comitted, do u
--Posted by sweetheart0869




STDS
People in monogamous relationships have a MUCH greater chance of not getting STDS.
--Posted by fairychick





Personally, I like the idea of not having my genitals turn into a forest of STD's, which is what can happen if you sleep around with multiple people. Therefore, I prefer monogamy. Besides, if I'm with someone who I enjoy being with and who makes me happy, why would I want to risk screwing things up?
--Posted by decemberflower





monogamy
if ur not monogamous n ur partner knws n they dont care...well fine then but if its behind ur partners back...ur put u and ur partner at higher risk for STIs and u have no consideration for the feelings of the one ur with...
--Posted by nenita89o7



Just...
because
--Posted by cara141



Dig it
I believe its what we should do as human beings... I mean we'll have relationships with several people or maybe more in ourlife... but once we find that one person, I believe that we are made to have just that one person <3
--Posted by jncoluv_2000




The Way To Go
Monogamy is complete when you find someone who makes you fall in love with their positives and their flaws. Personally, I would only want to be with one person at a time because i wouldn't want the person I give my heart to to think it's okay to see other people while their with me.
--Posted by mskeiran




pro
i think that when a person commits to a relationship they should stay commited to the confies of that relationship... if they can't commit then they should end the relationship. i think monogomy is essential to order within society.. first of all humans are by nature, possessive and jealous.. very few people lack these insticts especially regarding significant others. monogamy ensures the survival of the human race by essentially providing both a constant masculine and feminine presence for a developing child. if you just went with whomever you were attracted to because you were bored with the person you were with it would create disorder and chaos. and chances are that if you get quickly bored with the person that you're with.. you settled for instant gratification while giving up long term happiness.. but i suppose that monogamy isn't for everyone... some people just can't commit to one person.
--Posted by justanotherocgirl



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Disses


Making life more boring
I don't know why, but I equalize monogamous people with boring people. Life needs a lot of spices to make it exciting, and committing yourself to just one person is.... boring.. hehe Humans, when they want something, they get it. After sometime, they get bored, then look for something better. That's just the way it is.
--Posted by rockstarandie



NEUTRAL
I practice monogamy, I have only been with my current boyfriend of three years, however that doesn't mean that when I leave to college, and begin a life of my own out of my hometown that I won't ever meet other men who I may fall in love with. Monogamy is wonderful if you are married, but if you are not, then there is no need to just be with one person. For free spirited people who don't like committment, like myself, there are other options as long as you maintain safe and don't over do it. I won't judge anyone for what they do, I try to understand and place myself in their shoes :)
--Posted by hot_latina08




woooo.
ok. so in theroy, being committed to one and only one person my whole life sounds good. really good. but.. it seems as if thats not whats in store for me. every single relationship i've been in, i've always found myself attracted to other men, and have sometimes started a physical and/or emotional relationship with said other men. so i just avoid committed relationships now, since i really, really dont want to hurt anyone.
--Posted by funny_girl55



What?
what is that? I never heard of it
--Posted by sapphirelavy01




well...
I think, unless you and your spouse have discussed it and are okay with it, you should probably be monogamous if you're married. And you shouldn't betray people's trust (you shouldn't fool around w/other guys if you're in a serious relationship). But we're young and foolish... I think it's okay to experience new people.
--Posted by areyousomeonesprayer




It depends
If you're able to keep more than one relationship healthy and happy at the same time AND your boyfriend/girlfriend are 100% okay (And happy) with it I don't see what's the problem in being with more than one person at the same time. About marrying...well, its kind of the same thing...you know, for being with the same person your whole life you don't only need to be lovers, but to be friends. So you both can see other people knowing no one else will take your/his/her place =D
--Posted by gacela




i dont believe in monogamy!
Monogamy is good but i ve never seen who is a really monogamist... well.. at least your mind may good at controlling yourself but how u know that u r with the right person? there are millions people mores in the world that could be right to you.... and how u call people that stop cheating and go back to his/her lover? Is that still call monogamist?
--Posted by golfu




Hum... I'm kinda...
On the fence. But I'm more on the negative side. I do not expect one person to fulfill my every need and I do not expect me to fulfill someone's every need. Maria
--Posted by noplainjane541



SG
"i believe that love is more important than monogamy"
--Posted by sinner182



iffy
I'm really in the middle but I thought i'd put it on the side ppl might see faster :P In my opinion, I think that polygamy is okay cuz its in the Bible. But all u guys are talking about sleeping around. i think I should have the legal option to marry more than 1person. on the other hand, could get messy....on the other other hand...threesome!;)
--Posted by chastity_belted




Doesn't work
It's not so much that I'm against the idea, but I find it rather unrealistic. Look at the divorce rate - monogamy is all very well and fine but, it doesn't seem to work out too well. Especially if you get married when young. Kids, don't marry when you're 17 - give it a few more years and you'll probably find out he's not the man for you. And you'll be glad because you went on to pursue an education instead of rushing into marriage, and you missed out on a messy divorce and all the money it cost. Monogamy has a higher success rate when you're older and more mature, but it still doesn't work too well then either!
--Posted by lucyinthesky490




I guess if you mean monogamy in the sense of, "dating one person at a time" or "being with one person at a time" then I'm all for it. Cheaters suck. But the idea of "having one partner over the course of a lifetime," which is how I've heard it definited more often...now that doesn't really work, does it?
--Posted by lucyinthesky490



correction
definited should be "defined" of course :-)
--Posted by lucyinthesky490




tough
yeah if you're married, no if your not. especially if you keep breaking up. its like, after the 10th time, get over them already
--Posted by baller4life11




If you want to go for one person, fine. Go for it. But that isn't for everyone.
--Posted by clockworkgirl21



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