...Considering the recent statistic about 50-something percent of women being single, can anyone (man or woman) say that they believe in monogamy anymore? Where has the longevity in relationships gone?
2007-01-20 17:34:30 · 12 answers · asked by Teoshe 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I hope I hear from some guys soon...
2007-01-20 17:42:37 · update #1
There still are people that stick together.. Its just that people do not realize that even good relationships take hard work. People
are not willing to sacrafice.. People do not realize that love is not a feeling, its an action. There have been times when I just dont feel any love towards my significant other... But since I have decided to love her, my actions show love.. Of course its not always possible and fights do happen.. Its just a willingness to work together... . My parents are still happily married. I have three older brothers who are happily married... I know I know statistics say that out of the four of us, at least two will get a divorce... Still its a choice.... There are monogamous relationships that work.. They just take self control...And love! (recently I found out that she cheated on me... I still believe in monogamous relationships.. I just have to find some one else who does too!!! Knowing my parents and my brothers.. I have much faith I will meet her!!)
2007-01-20 17:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by caleb d 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I believe in monogamy.... but then I always was an oddball...
I agree with sarolite.... this world has become a throw away society..... everything from our utensils to our relationships... most people just toss out when bored, or when it is no longer fashionable... or as pretty.. nice... whatever the case is.....and when items became more and disposable... people thought.. hey... it is easy to do it other people too... it seems.... it is sad...
the longevity seems to have gotten lost along the way for most...
hopefully.... they realize it and begin to value, treasure what or who they have....... not much of an answer.. sorry....
2007-01-26 09:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by elusive_001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in monogamy. I think that there are two things that have caused "problems" with longevity of relationships lately.
First of all, we're in a society of disposable everything, where people find it easier to break up or divorce and move on than to work out their problems.
Secondly, a lot of people are with the wrong person to begin with. Out of all of my friends or co-workers who have gotten married in the past few years, four (all in their early 20s) were pregnant already before they got married and only myself and my two bosses (in their 30s) were not. If you're together just because you got knocked up, the relationship is pretty much doomed in my opinion. There are other reasons too, like when you're in a relationship because you're lonely, because your ex got re-married, because you're a cheerleader and he's a jock, because its the only person your friends/family would approve of you dating from your circle of friends...
2007-01-20 17:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by calliope320 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't believe in monogamy, don't get into a relationship with someone who does. marriage is all about monogamy, if you can't handle it, simply don't get married, and don't have a relationship where your partner is under the assumption it is a monogamous relationship....longevity in relationships is based on honesty and trusting each other. communication is your best tool, so use it to express your expectations in your relationships.
2007-01-28 05:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by iwondersoiask 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe in monogamy. Monogamy once broken....can never be repaired. People are selfish...people walk out the door of a loved one and forget they exist. Monogamous people tend to carry that person with them always and in every situation...they become "one" with them and wouldnt hurt them anymore than they'd cut themselves.
2007-01-26 07:17:17 · answer #5 · answered by reclusive_n_fine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Longevity relationships were based most of all about love. I think new relationships are mostly based on sex. That could be one reason another one could be that Women Liberation only made things harder for women and easier for men because they don't need to compromise to get what they want from a woman. We better reconsider. don't you think?
2007-01-28 16:35:38 · answer #6 · answered by analee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still believe in monogamy, even though my ex-husband cheated on me - twice! He was a loser, but he did not shake my faith in love, marriage and monogamy. I have too many friends who have solid, loving marriages, and I know it's possible to be monogamous long-term. I HAVE to believe it, because I want it!!
2007-01-28 14:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by dallas_darling 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I beleive in monogamy. Morals aside, I don't want the drama in my life that comes from multiple partners. I see ALOT of my friends staying single becuase they think it's more fun. Nah! When you get married it means you have someone to do fun stuff with! LOL
2007-01-20 18:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by Honesty given here! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my wife is the other half of me. Monogamy is the only way to feel that special connection.
2007-01-28 11:14:02 · answer #9 · answered by barry c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I may be one of a kind today, but all my life I have been monogamous. That means a lot to me. My husband has a saying....Any problem can be worked out by two people but no problem can be worked out by three.
2007-01-20 17:39:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋