(December 23, 2022 at 8:19 am)Macoleco Wrote: And then you can start questioning weather those social constructs are really beneficial for oneself or the partner.
Absolutely. Customs and traditions should be questioned and we should recognize that none of them is one-size-fits-all. I mean, some social constructs are required by law, and it's probably not a good idea to go around flouting those left and right, but in terms of your love life -- sure, we should think about what's best for all parties involved.
Quote:Take for example the group of Mormons in which the husband has multiple wives. One would have to wonder if such arrangement is truly beneficial for the family. But when again, the same applies for monogamy.
I guess I've never thought about the multiple-wife thing. It's hard to imagine many women would go for it, but hey, if it's all consenting adults, I guess I'm not supposed to judge. If the Mormons said they had a "polycule" then it would sound cool, like something they'd do in Brooklyn, and people might like it more.
And you're right, monogamy isn't for everybody.
Quote:What most of these traditions have in common is unity. That nor you, nor your partner or children are alone. To keep the unity of family.
Well, unity is kind of a big deal in life.
I'm not saying divorce should be illegal or anything like that -- bad things should be ended. But I'm old enough to have gone through some stuff in life -- deaths in the family, and things like that -- and I can say for sure that having someone with you who you can totally count on makes all the difference.
Maybe some guys don't think the trade-off is worth it. But real lasting partnership is a great treasure.
