Quote (Scaly @ Apr 18 2018 08:08pm)
I have been cheated on. Once.
I would never cheat on anyone. I've never experienced anything quite like the feeling of being cheated on by someone I loved and I wouldn't ever do that to someone I was with. If it got to that I'd break up with them before sleeping with anyone else.
I wouldn't say that non-monogamy needs to be the 'one true relationship' but for me, after experimenting with open and polyamorous relationships I'd have to say it's the only kind of relationship I'd want to be in. As long as it is clear from the start and both parties agree to it then whatever anyone is comfortable with is their business though imo.
I think that people would probably learn the value of monogamy from a world in which poly and open were commonplace. I know I did.
Completely agreed on all points, though I've personally never been cheated on (that I know of anyway, but I'm very confident about it).
If someone intends on cheating in an exclusive relationship, at least break up with your partner before doing so.
I've known many people in polyamorous relationships and they've nearly invariably ended poorly, either due to jealousy or whatever else. That's not to say they can't work. I think they are especially more viable in cultures where it's traditionally accepted e.g. Mormonism. But not for me, and not for most people.
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As per OP: I see no reason why non-monogamous sex/relationships should be an aspect of K-12 curriculum. Monogamy should be emphasized as typically morally and pragmatically superior. Monogamous relationships may have a very poor success rates, but polygamous relationships are even worse. And stable monogamy is overwhelmingly better for raising children.
This post was edited by Voyaging on Apr 18 2018 08:31pm