View Poll Results: Polygamy: would you or wouldn't you?
I'm a woman, and No
6
27.27%
I'm a woman, and Yes
0
0%
I'm a man, and No
11
50.00%
I'm a man, and Yes
5
22.73%
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Polygamy
Jun 7th 2011, 6:31 am
#16
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Re: Polygamy
How about if I throw into the mix a society where the number of men is severely depleted (through war, for example), such that there is a high number of women who could not marry, and the societal situation means that it is difficult for them to work and thereby support themselves?
If men are allowed multiple wives, then women should be allowed multiple husbands, although I don't think most of us are daft/egotistical enough to want such a thing.
Jun 7th 2011, 6:35 am
#17
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Re: Polygamy
How about if I throw into the mix a society where the number of men is severely depleted (through war, for example), such that there is a high number of women who could not marry, and the societal situation means that it is difficult for them to work and thereby support themselves?
I voted yes, if you can have multiple girlfriends its essentially the same thing
just more "respectable" in some peoples eyes
Jun 7th 2011, 7:14 am
#18
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Re: Polygamy
We're talking about at the same time here...
Jun 7th 2011, 7:23 am
#22
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Re: Polygamy
Ok, there are loads of unwritten caveats, but assuming that we're talking about one man taking up to four wives, he's got enough money and love to share around, and it were to happen in a society that accepts it, would you or wouldn't you enter into a polygamous marriage?
I think I can predict the outcome for the fairer sex, but not sure about us blokes.
I think I can predict the outcome for the fairer sex, but not sure about us blokes.
Jun 7th 2011, 8:34 am
#23
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Re: Polygamy
Well, in the context of their whole lives, then almost certainly "yes", but rarely concurrently... or rarely concurrently for long!
Ach, just running away with the idea of multiple husbands... it so wouldn't work. Imagine hubby #1 having done his duty, wifey wanting a bit more action and bed-hopping to hubby #2. rofl. Something to be said for matriarchal linage hey? You pretty much always know who your mum is. Ooohhhh, poor bruised male egos. They'd be fighting like a pack of wolves.
Jun 7th 2011, 8:55 am
#24
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Re: Polygamy
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Last edited by kittycat1; Jun 7th 2011 at 10:17 am. Reason: too much rambling again!
Jun 7th 2011, 10:32 am
#25
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Re: Polygamy
hmmm... no?!
Well, in the context of their whole lives, then almost certainly "yes", but rarely concurrently... or rarely concurrently for long!
Ach, just running away with the idea of multiple husbands... it so wouldn't work. Imagine hubby #1 having done his duty, wifey wanting a bit more action and bed-hopping to hubby #2. rofl. Something to be said for matriarchal linage hey? You pretty much always know who your mum is. Ooohhhh, poor bruised male egos. They'd be fighting like a pack of wolves.
Well, in the context of their whole lives, then almost certainly "yes", but rarely concurrently... or rarely concurrently for long!
Ach, just running away with the idea of multiple husbands... it so wouldn't work. Imagine hubby #1 having done his duty, wifey wanting a bit more action and bed-hopping to hubby #2. rofl. Something to be said for matriarchal linage hey? You pretty much always know who your mum is. Ooohhhh, poor bruised male egos. They'd be fighting like a pack of wolves.
Jun 8th 2011, 5:17 am
#26
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Re: Polygamy
Reminds me of the time when a boyfriend asked for a threesome. I said yes as long as I could pick number three.
He was like a pig in shit for several days until I picked... His best friend.
Suddenly he didn't like the idea. Strange.
I couldn't handle more than one husband. Can't see the point. Actually it would be dreadful. The mess! Like having extra children. No. No. Just no.
He was like a pig in shit for several days until I picked... His best friend.
Suddenly he didn't like the idea. Strange.
I couldn't handle more than one husband. Can't see the point. Actually it would be dreadful. The mess! Like having extra children. No. No. Just no.
Jun 8th 2011, 5:20 am
#27
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Re: Polygamy
Reminds me of the time when a boyfriend asked for a threesome. I said yes as long as I could pick number three.
He was like a pig in shit for several days until I picked... His best friend.
Suddenly he didn't like the idea. Strange.
I couldn't handle more than one husband. Can't see the point. Actually it would be dreadful. The mess! Like having extra children. No. No. Just no.
He was like a pig in shit for several days until I picked... His best friend.
Suddenly he didn't like the idea. Strange.
I couldn't handle more than one husband. Can't see the point. Actually it would be dreadful. The mess! Like having extra children. No. No. Just no.
Jun 8th 2011, 5:38 am
#28
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Re: Polygamy
Nope. He really, truly thought I was up for some girl on girl action. He wasn't clever enough to specify the sex - he was all wrapped up in his own special fantasy. Blinkered by his cock.
Looking back, he was an arse. We've all dated them at some point.
Looking back, he was an arse. We've all dated them at some point.
Jun 8th 2011, 6:04 am
#29
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Re: Polygamy
He either hid it well or you were blinkered by his cock....
Jun 8th 2011, 6:12 am
#30
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Re: Polygamy
Ten years?
Huh?
I dated him for four months. Late summer 1996.
Maybe you were blinkered by the word "cock?"
Huh?
I dated him for four months. Late summer 1996.
Maybe you were blinkered by the word "cock?"