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Polyamory. Why is western society so against it? Many cultures have and still do practice it and the like of Mormons effectively do within their sub-sects.
Another question, does it work? It can be seen in modern western cultures that it is hard for couples to remain together, let alone if one or more other people are added.
Can three or more people be in love with one another?

Sofabeast 7 Dec 4
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The ways we've seen it done historically? No. I'd never want to see that done. It all has to do with the oppression of women through religion.

The way some consenting adults without religion want to do it now? Hard work if they are going to do it properly.

  • However I can see why it would appeal to people. Not expecting one person to fulfill everything you want? Makes a ton of sense.
  • But there is work involved if people aren't going to get crushed under the emotional content of such an arrangement.

Not something - being raised Roman Catholic that I could ever really entertain - that monogamy mindset is strong.

But if others want to try the dynamic - why not? As long as they're as adult about it as they can be.
That's all you can ask of anyone.

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I do not support it. I do not practice it. I do not approve of it. I've had issues in the past with it. I feel negatively towards it and view it as just cheating with permission.

That said, as long as everyone is consenting adults and there's no manipulation or abuse (mormons are terrible examples for polygamy they are indoctrinated and the women are all property. It's a horrible religion.) I have no say in what you do, and I will still fight for your right to be poly because I support all people being able to be with who they want. Even though I fully disapprove and dislike the lifestyle.

I agree with the consenting adults thought. I don't think I'd get involved myself in polyamory, but why should it against the laws of many countries for those who wish to freely enter in to it.

@Sofabeast I completely disagree with laws preventing people from it. It's no different than gay rights. If I support the LGBT its awfully hypocritical of me to want to ban polyamory just because I personally dislike it.

@JesseThompson I didnt need to sleep with a woman to know I'm not a lesbian, BUT yes, I have tried it. And it destroyed my ability to have relationships. And no, I will never do it again. Ever. You're more than entitled to your poly relationships but I'm just as entitled to never ever like them.

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