If it is, does this mean that most people who choose to have many sexual partners, albeit consecutively, are in fact polymorous. So is there really such a thing as monogamy?
2006-11-16 01:56:22 · 14 answers · asked by tomytiptoes 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Monogamy does exist. and sex does change the tenor of the relationship
2006-11-16 02:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all monogamy is a social construction not a biological one. Humans are not, by nature, monogamous. Having said that, by accepted definitions of polyamory, though this is not a hard and fast definition, someone who practices serial monogamy would not polyamous (or "many loves"). that doesn't mean that there could be circumstances that have multiple emotional and intimate loves can occur though sex is not involved and more loosely defined would be considered polyamourous.
As you probably know people who consider themselves "poly" always consider the emotional involvement with more than one first. Sex is just an expression of that love. Swinging, on the other hand does not, generally speaking, include any emotional involvement, and that is the distinguishing factor.
Humans have always been able to love (not just sex) more than one person at a time without limits to the extent that each one feels based on the number of people involved. Most people feel more comfortable, and it certainly less complicated with just one loving partner.
Your answer is yes there is such a thing as monogamy and most people practice monogamy in society these days, even if is serial monogamy. but there are many people who are polyamorous as well. Though monogamy is the norm. Most people clearly distinguish relationship definitions in differing categories (even though the line always blurs). As it relates to general definitions, serial monogamy, swinging, and polyamory are different.
Hope this helps
2006-11-16 02:19:55 · answer #2 · answered by jryanwinterhaven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that a sign of an intimate relationship, is morethe love that u show toward that person... bc u can have a fun sexfilled relationship but not be intimate... intamacy is sharing ur deep secrets and wants and wishes.. and respecting and being respected... things like that... sex isnt intimate... not n e more...
a lot of ppl have sex to fill that need that is naturally there... the need to be satisfied and release of hormonal build up.. and u shouldn't have to be intimate to do so... and just because u have sex with someone, doesnt mean that they are urs... so it isnt a seal...
people that have many sexual partners are people that are searching for that one that totally satisfies and they are willing to become intimate with... u cant be intimate with just n e one... and a relationship will never last if the sex isnt satisfying... its just how nature is...
now as for is monogamy real... monogamy means to being married to only one person... and tons of people have and do do that... u can go to wikipedia.com and look up monogamy... and see thats what it means... and there are still ppl in the world that have only had one sex partner also... so it exists but not everyone needs to practice it.. and ppl make bad choices... u never know if the person u married will grow to be an abuser... or end up being someone that u cant stand... it happens... ppl change as they get older... thats evolution
2006-11-16 02:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by red.one9luv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be. People too often rush into intimacy though. Then they find out the other person really isn't compatible with them and move on to the next. This is generally referred to as serial monogamy not polyamorism. Polyamorous people tend to have more than one lover at a time.
2006-11-16 02:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by WeaselLuvr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a such thing as monogamy. Many people just don't respect it anymore.
2006-11-16 02:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Nico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sex is more like a complement to a relationship. monogamy does exist and people to have many sexual partners just don't be live on that
2006-11-16 02:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sex fulfills physiological needs. Relationships are influnced by social/cultural norms. The two are brought together by coersion.
What plays the stronger part in ones life determines how one behaves
2006-11-16 02:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by Jomtien C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends, many people (especially guys) see it as just a release or as a conquering...
2006-11-16 02:06:49 · answer #8 · answered by aeseeke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is an intimate in relationship bind the two of u together.
2006-11-16 02:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by sweet girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be......your body is sacred you have to share it with somebody you really love you are not crap so you have to respect yourself in all the ways possible....â»âºâ»â¥â¥â¥
2006-11-16 02:14:57 · answer #10 · answered by haki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋