New Posts For Thread: Multiple Marriageshttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43931/13747871/Multiple_MarriagesThanks for the discussion MysticWanderer.Most interesting.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43931/13747871/Multiple_Marriages?post_id=289540117#289540117Thanks for the discussion MysticWanderer.Most interesting.Mon, 04 May 2009 16:50:24 -0500As far as what would drive an individual of either gender to accept or even seek a non exclusive relationship with another love remains the central aspect. I would point out the current "open" marriages that some enjoy where both individual have thehttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43931/13747871/Multiple_Marriages?post_id=289479536#289479536As far as what would drive an individual of either gender to accept or even seek a non exclusive relationship with another love remains the central aspect. I would point out the current "open" marriages that some enjoy where both individual have theMon, 04 May 2009 11:49:33 -0500My friend, I think you have completely missed the spirit and intention of my post. :)Your every point can be taken for granted. My intention was not to define all existant marriages, but to try to present a case for what makes some reltionships vahttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43931/13747871/Multiple_Marriages?post_id=288820837#288820837My friend, I think you have completely missed the spirit and intention of my post. :)Your every point can be taken for granted. My intention was not to define all existant marriages, but to try to present a case for what makes some reltionships vaFri, 01 May 2009 11:09:06 -0500>>>Modern marriage assumes equal partners with equal say in the marriage, agreeing to a union which benefits both. This is extremely unlikely in the case of a man with multiple wives. In Mormon polygamy, for example, the situation has been historicahttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43931/13747871/Multiple_Marriages?post_id=288605717#288605717>>>Modern marriage assumes equal partners with equal say in the marriage, agreeing to a union which benefits both. This is extremely unlikely in the case of a man with multiple wives. In Mormon polygamy, for example, the situation has been historicaThu, 30 Apr 2009 12:33:55 -0500Modern marriage assumes equal partners with equal say in the marriage, agreeing to a union which benefits both. This is extremely unlikely in the case of a man with multiple wives. In Mormon polygamy, for example, the situation has been historicalhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43931/13747871/Multiple_Marriages?post_id=288324287#288324287Modern marriage assumes equal partners with equal say in the marriage, agreeing to a union which benefits both. This is extremely unlikely in the case of a man with multiple wives. In Mormon polygamy, for example, the situation has been historicalWed, 29 Apr 2009 11:37:40 -0500I saw that episode and it was an eye-opener. It really does seem that people are restricted in their sexual relationships with other consenting adults simply becase others will not approve.Made me wonder why we are raised thinking having one partnerhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43931/13747871/Multiple_Marriages?post_id=283230406#283230406I saw that episode and it was an eye-opener. It really does seem that people are restricted in their sexual relationships with other consenting adults simply becase others will not approve.Made me wonder why we are raised thinking having one partnerTue, 07 Apr 2009 06:08:25 -0500I'm 1/4 of a polyamorous quad. We've been together a little over two years but do to some circumstances and letting the relationship mature, we do not live together at this time.We haven't had a ceremony per se but we all four have exchanged matchinghttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/43931/13747871/Multiple_Marriages?post_id=281801356#281801356I'm 1/4 of a polyamorous quad. We've been together a little over two years but do to some circumstances and letting the relationship mature, we do not live together at this time.We haven't had a ceremony per se but we all four have exchanged matchingMon, 30 Mar 2009 22:52:33 -0500