Why do people get into polygamous relationships?

“When I began my journey into polyamory, there was so much sex. SO. MUCH,” says sex educator and Sex Ed A Go-Go host Dirty Lola. “They find polyamory appealing because they can still have an emotional, romantic relationship—or multiple relationships—but their partners aren’t also forced to be asexual or celibate.”

What’s the difference between loving someone or being in love with someone?

“When you’re in love, you tend to be on your best behavior and expect your loved one to do the same.” Loving someone can survive life’s ups and downs. When you love someone, your relationship is strong enough to overcome life’s challenges.

How do polyamorous people feel about their monogamous partners?

On the other hand, a polyamorous person may feel challenged by the feelings their monogamous partner experiences. It may be hard for them to sit with these feelings because they may feel responsible. Understand that feelings are a natural part of being human. They are an indicator of underlying needs.

Why did early human societies become monogamous?

Although rare, a few species do mate for life and will even reject new alliances after the death of their original partners. Given that 80 percent of early human societies were polygamous, why did later populations become largely monogamous? Science has no answer to that, apparently, although there are theories, as you might expect.

Is monogamy natural for human beings?

Monogamy Is Not “Natural” For Human Beings It’s complicated: The imprint of polygamy. Posted May 20, 2016 Source: Moose pair, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public Domain

Are there any rules for polyamory?

We are not aiming to create polyamory rules, but keeping ourselves open to understanding the other person’s perspective. It’s possible that both parties will not be in 100\% agreement with each other. A monogamous person may struggle with accepting polyamory for themselves.