Im a dirty dog/slag/malewhore according to my mates i feel i'm just following my natural instincts, which i was given as a human, what do u reckon then???
2006-11-19 07:24:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Well, talk of 'natural instincts' is tricky...
Because the reason we are the way we are now, is related to the fact that at some point in our past it became advantageous to our species to be so. This means that while there always exists variation in a species (ie those who lean more to monogamy or at least not excess, and those that are more oriented to getting around, if you will.) IN a sense, these represent two alternative strategies...
For one it makes more sense to put energy only into one female and make sure that energy is well spent, you know, take care of things help out, while for another it makes more sense to 'spread it around' so to speak, so as to increase the chances that th next generation will come to fruition.
It is quality versus quantity and what serves best to make it to the next generation. Obviously, evolutionarily speaking at least, both strategies have their advantages because they both exist.
So to answer your question directly, monogamy as such (marriage, one man one woman) IS definitely an issue of social conditioning (put in action to protect women from philanderers and ensure that the children would be taken care of and have a 'name' and so that ostensibly the paternity of a child could be easily determined). But it is ALSO thanks in part to the very real compliment of reproduction strategies, that include not only the two aforementioned varieties but also a whole plethora of possibilities in use.
2006-11-19 07:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by D B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the whole biological experience of an organism is to pass along genes to another generation. Yes we are socially conditioned to me monogmous but its also biological.
when a woman is pregnant, her body begins to release hormones that make her cheeks rosier, hair shinier and lips redder. this is because (and this is just a theory) her body is trying to make her more attractive so her mate will not leave her during the pregnancy, showing that the body changes to keep a mate with them. Does this prove that being monomogous is genetically programmed in us? not necessarily but its all a matter of preference. you can think for yourself and know what you want in life.
socially we are told to be monomogous, thats why there are shows like "Cheaters", but its all what you like. do you like not being tied down? Do what you want, dont let others tell you what you should be wanting.
2006-11-19 15:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mayor McKim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your DNA in conflict with social norms. In some societies, monogamy is not the norm and pologomy. Very few animals in the wild 'mate for life' - although some do.
Why do you think cheating is so popular among married people?
2006-11-19 15:29:35 · answer #3 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um, i think it depends on the individual. personally im for monogamy : ) but as long as your happy with it, what can i say, good for you! : )
just make sure that if u ever want to enter a commited relationship your partner has the same views /beliefs/ understanding as u, so u both can get along and b happy, sort of like an open relationship but u both love eachother, or whatever...
-(that way u both know what to expect out of eachother and no one gets hurt) : ) good luck.
2006-11-19 15:32:54 · answer #4 · answered by Super Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Explaining from a Functionalistic view we as a culture often are influenced by society and family. Such morals such as haveing a monogomous relationship is often and most likely influenced and supported by the majority of society.
A.L.
2006-11-19 15:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by Angelus L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been proposed that men can most successfully pass on their genes by shagging every thing that moves and if it doesn't move, kick it until it does move THEN shag it, then move on.
Women being nurturers succeed more by raising the offspring until an age where they can fend for themselves. This takes 5-7 years.
Does this explain "the seven-year itch"?
2006-11-19 15:32:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly Western society is, but just look at Africa and the middle East where having more than one wife is not only expected, it's encouraged
2006-11-19 15:26:21 · answer #7 · answered by Mike Honcho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are here to breed! its our strongest natural urge!! it society that have forced us into believing stupid fairy tales of life long love and happiness!! what a crock of s##t! And im a girl sayin this! You do what you wanna do1 so long as you use protection and don't intentionally hurt anyone i see no problem with your lifestyle.x
2006-11-19 15:32:32 · answer #8 · answered by punkydorieme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but its not nice to sleep around either. you could catch something. or become a daddy or hurt girl feelings
2006-11-19 15:31:09 · answer #9 · answered by debbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the male urge is to procreate... it is not really in mans nature to only want 1 women... but most of us feel more comfortable doing so...
'i love you sarah'
'... my names Jane'
2006-11-19 15:26:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋