(March 30, 2018 at 9:25 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote:(March 30, 2018 at 8:16 am)rskovride Wrote: Yes, I am talking about monogamy. I think monogamy is unnatural for our species.
Sorry for the late response.
Ok, so this is what you said:
Quote:The problem is ignorance and lack of acceptance of the true nature of human wants and desires; imposition of religious values that are in direct conflict of that true nature, brought on, in no small part, by sexual jealously .
...All the while here, you were referring to monogamy.
Lol, for one thing monogamy is by no means a purely religious value. The vast majority of atheists are monogamous, including those on this site. It also makes no sense to say monogamy is "ignorant" and is "the problem in relationships." I, for one, have 0 desire to cheat on my husband. If you feel differently about the women you've been with, that's on you. Dont project your antics on me and my husband.
Religion does not explain why humans behave the way they do, good or bad. It only makes claims about why, sure, but they are hardly anything based on objective study.
What explains social bonding, and or making multiple attempts over a lifetime ISN'T religion, but evolution.
Marriage is an artificial construct, social bonding is evolutionary. There was no such thing as a written religious ceremony 200,000 years ago and humans still bonded and still had multiple partners.
What makes infidelity cause emotional pain is they LYING and hiding and omitting, not the actual sex itself. Arguments in relationships over money and lying about finances can cause problems just as easily.
The utopia script of the prom king and queen, an getting it right on the first attempt and staying married your entire life is NOT THE NORM. If anything causes divorce at a higher rate is selling that utopia to a kid a birth. Again, I think it is better to let a kid think for themselves, know their own comfort level, teach them good planning skills, teach them good conflict resolution skills, and the ability to be honest with themselves and whomever they may seek as a partner.
It isn't to say never get married, but more to the point that what is important in ANY relationship is how you communicate and problem solve AND accepting that sometimes things don't work out.