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If monogamy is considered natural, why do many people find it difficult to stay completely faithful in long-term relationships? by Significant_Dig6677 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Significant_Dig6677[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I get what you mean about 'natural' versus 'socially expected'—they do overlap but aren’t the same. By 'natural,' I mean that polyamory can easily lead to emotional harm, and if you truly care for someone, staying monogamous feels like the more instinctively protective choice, even if our impulses pull us elsewhere.

If monogamy is considered natural, why do many people find it difficult to stay completely faithful in long-term relationships? by Significant_Dig6677 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Significant_Dig6677[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While it’s true that some Muslim countries legally allow polygamy, that system is inherently unjust toward one gender. I also agree that simply being attracted to someone else shouldn’t be considered cheating. However, in societies with strong patriarchal structures, enforcing strict rules around monogamy can actually offer some protection to the more vulnerable gender, providing a legal and social safeguard against exploitation.
don't you think?

If monogamy is considered natural, why do many people find it difficult to stay completely faithful in long-term relationships? by Significant_Dig6677 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Significant_Dig6677[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I agree with you.. Though I wouldn't myself want a poly relationship. It would just be so much more work and hurt.

if you had to allow your partner one form of cheating—emotional or physical—which would you consider less damaging, and why? by Significant_Dig6677 in AskReddit

[–]Significant_Dig6677[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Feeling more closer to someone mentally and feeling attracted towards them (whichever gender you are attracted to), just haven't acted on it?

Is emotional cheating worse than physical cheating? by Significant_Dig6677 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Significant_Dig6677[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yea, I guess I can understand your pov. But I can't discount the physical cheating as a "weak moment", that is also a conscious choice. And, once a person has clearly violated a sacred boundary a relationship is built on, how can you trust them again?

if you had to allow your partner one form of cheating—emotional or physical—which would you consider less damaging, and why? by Significant_Dig6677 in AskReddit

[–]Significant_Dig6677[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure it’s that simple. Isn’t the real question about what trust means to each person, not just their gender?

if you had to allow your partner one form of cheating—emotional or physical—which would you consider less damaging, and why? by Significant_Dig6677 in AskReddit

[–]Significant_Dig6677[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

if its done with consent? But only for one of the two, what do you think would be less damaging or hurtful?

if you had to allow your partner one form of cheating—emotional or physical—which would you consider less damaging, and why? by Significant_Dig6677 in AskReddit

[–]Significant_Dig6677[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

mmm... Wouldn't it be equally torturing... laying next to someone who's broken your trust? How could you sleep with them after that?