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[-] Zacryon@feddit.org 10 points 5 days ago

humans, contrary to popular belief, are not monogamous

Please support this statement with proof.

As far as I'm informed this isn't true. Or let's say, such preferences and "imprinted behaviours" are all over the place. Some are monogamous, some are not.

are thus a curse that only serve to hurt us

I don't see how I should be hurt by being with my wonderful spouse for over 10 years. I don't even want anyone else. I wouldn't even be able to build such a strong and deep bond with anyone else. It takes a lot of time and effort to cater it. Even if I wanted to (which I don't), there wouldn't be enough time for anyone else to get to a similar level. So in this case, this is not hurting in any way. To the contrary, it is the optimal constellation for a relationship in my case.

There are plenty of people who are like this and are happy with it. And of course, there are also people who are not. But I don't think either alone is "our nature". We, as humans, are both and have a whole spectrum behind it.

as usual all of this really only benefits rich people

Please elaborate, because I do not see how happy monogamous couples benefit the rich and are therefore a standard that was "forced upon us".

No one forced me. And I began being open for any kind of sexual and romantic preferences, including types of relationships, early on. Never really felt pressured into one or the other. I chose this, voluntarily.

Also, fuck lawns. :)

this post was submitted on 11 Jul 2026
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