I think that if you can form a healthy, respectful relationship with one or more of the people, that's what is important. What I've seen from Mormon fundamentalist polygamy and group marriage is that (from my perspective) those participating in those things don't have the core principles necessary to make even a monogamous relationship work. They seem to be trying to compensate by adding more people to the relationship. The relationships with one man and several women have produced the worst abuse I've heard of firsthand and seem to be entered into by the women under threat of damnation. Theoretically, I would say that adults should be able to form polygamous relationships, if that's what they want, but the horrific things that take place in polygamous communities lead me to believe there's almost always some form of coercion in those arrangements.

Many of the same problems exist in monogamy and at times they are made worse by society's acceptance of it. So I don't believe that monogamy is the answer to any problems either. I think that if we focused on teaching real moral values in society, as in respect, setting personal boundaries, etc, we wouldn't have to discuss what type of arrangement makes the best relationships. People could figure it out for themselves.

As long as it's between consenting adults, anything goes.

Also I think this whole thread got narrow and aggressively traditionalist and judgemental REAL fast.

ive read and seen lots of documentary that sugest that we are not made to be monogam after all monogamy is only a few hundred of years old it the whole of human existence i for one was in monogamist relationship for 6 years we had are expurienses here and there but i would not mind a polygam relationship as long as everyone comunicate and honest i think as long as this is respected anything goes

I think if you can find a bed big enough and nobody minds the others who is going to complain but the prude next door?

Sometimes one partner is more than enough to handle.

Nothing against it, but if your in a relationship, it would be difficult to not hurt feelings.

My daughter is bi sexual, (a little Greedy for my taste.) Her boyfriend came to me for my blessings for a 3way relationship and wanted my thoughts.

Me personally,

1. I can't keep one woman happy enough most of the time. I Don't know of any successful story of swingers making it long term.
   2nd. The jealous factor and sexual transmittable diseases.
   3rd The financial support, when he is a flute player who couch surfs.
   4th. Most of the world views of polygamy being 4 out of the top 10 most sinful sexual behaviors.

I am always open about everything, good thing my daughter dumped him anyways.

It hasn’t happened with me but I’m pretty open minded and not opposed to it.

Each person has their own wants and needs and of you find people with wants and need that fit yours whether it be 1-1/ 2-2/ 1-10 it only matters that all parties are happy with it and want it that way. When you make people be something they aren't is when issues rise

Never say never but i don't think it's for me

As long as great sex is involved it works for me.

I think it might be the most perfect arrangement - it maximizes stability for the woman, and gives men the freedom and flexibility they are more wired to desire. I think jealousy is a toxic, controlling emotion that we should work to dismantle, and monogamy is rooted in puritanism which is antiquated and needs to go. Studies show the US in particular is more sexually uptight than other cultures, and I think that leads to a lot of repression, mental problems and violence.

Polyamory is not about the sick cult of not Mormons called Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints still headed by convicted felon Warren Jeffs. He and many of his followers are sick disgusting, brain-washing pedophiles or enablers of same. What they practice is a twisted and sick version of Polygamy.

Kids get molested by their family members in monogamous relationships ALL THE TIME.

On POLYAMORY -- it is doubtful that a child with polyamorous parents are any more likely to be molested than children of monogamous parents.

It's not for me but more power to those it is.

I have been in a rewarding relationship with one woman for a long time. It has been enough for me. However, what others do is their business as long as no one is being damaged by it. Whatever rocks your boat, kids.

As long as people are ok in the marriage and are of legal age, no problem.

However lots of abuse are hiding in polygamy as related to church.

I view any man who is a polygamist as also a masochist.

Is a chance for a man to disappoint many women at same time

Not my cuppa tea.

I only want to date one person at a time.

My only concern about it that - it often appears to be a way for powerful religious (male) leaders to control & subjugate women & younger men within the power structure of their 'church'.

Otherwise - as others have said here - as long as they are all willing, of sound mind & have a choice to leave if they want to I don't see it as my business to judge.

Why do guy's want acceptance to legally fool around? I see no love in this kind of relationship. Just lust and control.

Free Will. I know the case of my Bi daughter living with her BF and GF together. At the end... boy was odd man out. I had done some crazy things in the past but all among adults. I can't let her mother know because then my daughter's behavior will be seen as purely my genes. Not that there was anything wrong but... like me... she been greedy. The key to me is to understand it is not going to last forever. It is just one more experience to enjoy and endure. FREE WILL. "Greed is Good"... not everyone can handle their greed. For those that can and act upon it... I Salute You. Feels good isn't it?

"Polygamy: the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time.". A lot of folk are presuming this is only a male, female plus female proposition. It's not. This does work for some people but they have to "Work the relationship" and I think I just quoted Anita Blake. (a fictional character).