Is monogamy a viable or socially trodden path?

We choose in great love to connect our lives with someone. And then we have an expectation towards the other and towards ourselves as well, to keep in touch that holds us together in a closed, envelope. And a third party cannot be included in this envelope. Then, of course, we hear cases where XY cheated on her husband, his wife. It is a private matter for everyone what they do with this situation, but it is interesting to think that one also chose monogamy.

There are also animals in the animal kingdom that choose a partner for themselves forever and a good proportion of people live their lives this way. Other animals live much more extravagant lives than there are among our fellow human beings. Animals are mostly motivated by reproduction and the transmission of their genetics. To do this, they look for a suitable partner next to them. They don't stop with anyone. Our ancestors did the same. They kept the interest of reproduction in mind rather than relying on romance.

Today, we find it inconceivable to marry without any emotion, but in older times it was quite common for marriages to be made even with zero emotion. The interests, if desired, were tied to the covenant. Monogamy could either prevail this way or not (they knew about the outburst). Such a relationship was an advantage for both the woman and the man, because the woman could feel safe even after having children. And the man could be sure that in such a protected relationship, the common child must be raised, that is, there is a descendant who will carry on the branch.

We long for loyalty within a relationship and try to assure our couple of that, but in history this has not been the case at all. We know what outbursts there have been and have not been denied among the leaders of the nations, it was no secret. Is monogamy just a fashionable habit now?

Perhaps we ourselves experience in our lives how love can change. The flaming feelings are quieting quietly inside us. We can still love our couple after years of living together, but we can rarely bring the same flame to the surface. Yet we do not think of cheating. Usually. Until someone shows up who can whip up our emotions in a completely different way. It is up to us to give in to the temptation or to suppress ourselves and turn back into our relationship.

Most perhaps consider emotional deception to be a more serious offense than a sexual misconduct committed out of agitation. We want to belong to one person and we want to get the same. However, monogamy can make the relationship boring, from which the search for new excitement can be a way out, and a solution to boredom can also be a solution.

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(Source: marmalade.co.hu | pictures: pixabay.com)