Methinks it's not a good idea, isn't it basically adultery?

On a practical point, I don't see why someone can't be content with just one. I mean, how much time are you looking to sink into x number of partners? Absolutely absurd.

Now women love attention, so if you're splitting your attention in half say, neither of the women are really going to be happy and you'll be living a lie.

All true

Personally, I think
Do whatever the f*ck you want, as long as it isn't pedophilia, rape, and preferably with the knowledge of the spouse. It's not my job to dictate other people's sex lives, as long as they aren't causing harm
However, I do think that some people do it just because they are sex-starved/sex addicts, believing that they don't have some kind of problem, and some people let themselves be bullied into allowing a polyamorous relationship with their partner even if they don't want it

I am a traditional. One man and one Woman for marriage. If you want to do something else call it a civil union or another name. The government should stay out of marriage and let the churches or religious institutions decide for themselves.

I'm with you man, tampering with the original plan of God has brought nothing but heartache and pain to people. I am waiting to see how anyone can possibly think this is a good idea and helps marriages last.

If it's consenting adults, who enjoy it, why not? It's a free country

Is it true love and more importantly do the benefits if any outweigh the harms?

The term "true love" is very ambiguous. If by that, you mean genuinely love them and specifically want this setup, then it is. There are possible harms, but these are usually not present if it is the above definition of true love

What would be the reasons for engaging in romantic relationships outside of a spouse or long term partner?

Does that matter? You don't need a reason. No-one is getting hurt through it, and although I don't personally agree with it, I'm not going to enforce my own beliefs on everyone because I think I'm the only one who's right. If everyone involved genuinely wants to, why should your opinion still matter-We still have some rights

Actually every single action you take on a daily basis has a reason, some decisions have moral implications and some don't. Do you feel this is a moral decision or something that doesn't really matter or have consequences like choosing blue socks over green?

When I say you don't need a reason, I mean You don't need a reason aside from the fact that you enjoy it

Hehe

What if I enjoy hitting my husband over the head with a frying pan? Lol (note: I don't. Just trying to make a point)

Not all parties are consenting there

But what if they demand you accept it as the right way?

Then I don't. I have as much freedom and choice as them

Let's say they were

Then I don't judge them based on their relationship choices. If they ask for my relationship advice, I give it. If they don't, I shut up about it

While it has been a way of life for some cultures over thousands of years, it is definitely NOT for me. One love is all I want and need, and if I can't have that in exchange then the guy isn't the one for me.

I personally don't agree with it, but I believe that people should do whatever it is that makes them happy.

But does it really make them happy? I mean past a few minutes happy?

I can't really say cus idk🗿

It shouldn't be illegal, because it's not the government's business, but I would never participate in it unless the Lord commanded it like he did with the early members of my church, which is unlikely today.

wha-

god, no. Get that sh*t away from me.
(excuse the language, i just feel... strongly)

You're welcome to have strong feelings but maybe expressed a little more politely :)

yeah that's probably best

What are your reasons for not accepting it as normal?

When you take someone's hand in marriage or simply get in a relationship with them, it's your individual duty to care for that one person like none other. That's all lost when you care that way for another.

Wow, that was well said! I knew you had it in you. And yes, I agree. I think it would be very difficult if not impossible to truly commit yourself to more than one person long term and be able to please everyone at once.

Should not be able to have multiple marriages in legal terms, but if you are not marrying somebody officially (people do this so they can gain financially) then yes.

So if you're not married multiple partners is ok? But if you are married then no?

No, what I’m saying is that you can recognize multiple marriages, but they should not be bonded legally

Ah, why not legally?

So people can’t abuse it for financial gain

So you have a significant other but you're gonna ditch them for another person tomorrow? Or you do a group thing? On second thought maybe I don't want to know, lol

As an actual polyamorous person xD
Technically no, I believe Adultery included doing it with someone you're NOT married to, And polyamorous people are usually in a married case, The whole point of polyamory is the ability to share your love with more than one person equally, Not just Lust, Because Asexual people can be polyamorous too.
The guy above in the picture is not poly, Because he clearly likes the other woman more, That's just cheating.

polyamorous what shape is that?

What do you mean?

Marriage is one man and one woman. Other unions are different and should bear different terminology, in my humble opinion. Society is rapidly evolving, and I think more people will stay unmarried.

It's not okay. No healthy relationship is based on three partners. I mean, just look at the Bible. Any time a man had more than one wife, there were problems.

Whats polyamory?plz explain

it's a shape i think?