Polygamy/open relationships vs Monogamy

I prefer Monogamy as I don't want to have to share my spouse with someone else. I would be really hurt. I have watched a few programs on TV and thought to my self wouldn't it be great though to have someone else help with house work or kids or earning money, but I guess you could get that with a nanny or a roomate neither that I want. Because a 2nd wife would not work for me. This is my family and my husband so no I would not be open to an open/pologamy relationship I am very protective of my family and not willing to share.

Preferences vs necessities, hmmm? Well, I would have to weigh in on the monogamy side, as well. I have never even been tempted to stray when I was in relationships. But that is a preference for me. As for necessity, I would marry a widowed or divorced man and accept his wife (sainted or ex) as a part of my family. I could also see myself in a polygamous marriage should that ever become what was necessary. I'm not so selfish as to insist on monogamy if the necessity of polygamy ever arose. I'm a member of the LDS church and we have a history of polygamy in our church but it was never done willy-nilly. A man had to be called to it by the church leaders and his wife had to give her permission. i.e. Wife #1 had to approve wife #2 and wife #s 1&2 had to approve wife #3, etc. The entire purpose of marriage is to build a family and that required total commitment to the family as a whole. Cheating on a spouse is not polygamy, it is adultery. My mother was a second wife, my father a widower. Sharing a husband wasn't exactly a factor there but in a way it still was because my mother had to raise my father's first wife's children. When I married a divorced man I found myself in a tough position and learned some hard lessons. One thing that I came to decide was that if I ever found myself in another relationship with a divorced man (particularly when children were involved), I would insist on a relationship with the ex-wife, as well...and before the wedding! I see an ex-wife as extended family and would insist on including her in discussions about the children and consider her in any family decisions. This is similar to how a polygamous marriage would have to work, as well. Years ago I went on a "Polygamy date" with my girlfriend and the gentleman she later ended up marrying. It was a lot of fun. We used to hang together and he would introduce us as his "wives". When they started dating seriously, I was thrilled and I even drove up to Montana for their wedding reception when they got married. Fond memories.

I could never do an "open relationship"...I'm just too possessive to do that. When I'm with someone I want to know that I'm the only one for him and he's only with me. Personally, I think if someone wants to have multiple partners then they should just stay single and free and not enter into any committed relationships. [b]**AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~[/b]

Everybody prefers monogamy for peace of mind. No one wants their partners sneaking out on them nor do people want hassles caused by being polygamous. But if polygamy is legal and morally upright, I bet everybody would want to try.

Only 3% want monogamous relationship? Where did that someone got the fact from? I bet most of them are teenagers, want as many partners as possible so they can boast to their friends. I am an old fashion one where one man is destined for one woman and vice versa.

I think no one prefers polygamous relationship because we don't. As for me, I would prefer it as well. I would be focused in just one person in a relationship. I am totally against polygamy but I don't condemn those who are into it.

I prefer monogamy over polygamy. I think that being polygamous is only good if you are the one committing it. It would be a different thing if you were on the other side of the fence. So thats why I prefer monogamy over polygamy.

Polygamy might be exciting for some, but as for me I do prefer to have only one spouse. What is the use of having many partners if all you need is one? I mean, one spouse is more than enough to satisfy and make us happy. One is perfect for an ideal relationship filled with love and loyalty. One spouse is the best if we have CONTENTMENT.

monogamous^^ i just need a guy in my life not many ones^^ we must dedicate our love to one person and that person to us too^^ why do we need so many lovers? we just need one that give us all we need^^ all the love we need to be happy^^ poligamy is for those that dont want nothing serious and just want fun for the rest of their lives^^ just s e x and s e x.

I'm a one man woman. I don't want to have another man in my life except my husband. We're happy together. As a Christian, I do believe that marriage is sacred and you should have only one spouse. Here in our country, divorce is not applicable but we could file annulment if we want to end marriage.