05-22-2003, 06:10 PM
Let's get back to genetics. The human race is relatively even in terms of male and female. Somehow, to me, that supports single partner practices. I said supports... meaning there are several other reasons for it, this just adds to it. One could make the argument that equal numbers could also mean equal distribution, so to speak. Male goes from female to female, essentially all males go for a different partner every so often. This would promote the mixing of genes from different races and such.
The other evidence to support single partners is, once again, the psychological aspect of it. We have a desire to be with one person, to be in love, at least at some point in our lives. That doesn't go for everyone, but it's pretty general. I fail to see the reason for having an emotion such as love (maybe if you don't like the idea of love being a true emotion, just think about trust/devotion/friendship and so forth, they can replace it) if the idea is to go from woman to woman. Many guys wouldn't feel bad about having sex with plenty of different girls, just for fun, but he certainly would not desire to go impregnate a bunch of girls. Also, women have very emotional experiences when it comes to sex and relationships. Once again, what's the biological purpose of that if she is destined to have many partners? The only other possibility I can think of is that marriage and single partnership is a manmade concept which has sociologically and biologically been infused into modern man. Therefore, we've adapted to this lifestyle based on our intellect.
I simply look at it this way... it exists, and there has to be a reason. Whether the reasons are biological or societal, marriage is a universal concept. We all have different forms of marriage ceremonies, but the concept is in pretty much every society. Even polygamy in preindustrial regions is usually restricted to rich guys, just to enhance his social status and such.
The other evidence to support single partners is, once again, the psychological aspect of it. We have a desire to be with one person, to be in love, at least at some point in our lives. That doesn't go for everyone, but it's pretty general. I fail to see the reason for having an emotion such as love (maybe if you don't like the idea of love being a true emotion, just think about trust/devotion/friendship and so forth, they can replace it) if the idea is to go from woman to woman. Many guys wouldn't feel bad about having sex with plenty of different girls, just for fun, but he certainly would not desire to go impregnate a bunch of girls. Also, women have very emotional experiences when it comes to sex and relationships. Once again, what's the biological purpose of that if she is destined to have many partners? The only other possibility I can think of is that marriage and single partnership is a manmade concept which has sociologically and biologically been infused into modern man. Therefore, we've adapted to this lifestyle based on our intellect.
I simply look at it this way... it exists, and there has to be a reason. Whether the reasons are biological or societal, marriage is a universal concept. We all have different forms of marriage ceremonies, but the concept is in pretty much every society. Even polygamy in preindustrial regions is usually restricted to rich guys, just to enhance his social status and such.