Why do some people want polygamy?

Some believe that their god wanted them to become more numerous, increase their family dynamics, and become better prophets of god’s word. Today, many people still practice polygamy around the world for societal or religious reasons.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of polygyny?

Unhappiness, loneliness, sense of competition and jealousy, and lack of intimacy with the spouse were identified as disadvantages of polygyny. The perceived advantages of polygyny included sharing of house chores and child rearing.

Does polygamy cause healthy relationships?

RESULTS: Findings revealed that women in polygamous marriages experienced lower SE, less life satisfaction, less marital satisfaction and more mental health symptomatology than women in monogamous marriages.

Who benefits from polygamous marriages?

Polygyny has several economic, social, and health advantages over monogamy. In most cultures, women contribute significantly to the wealth of the household and can thus materially benefit from the labour of an additional spouse.

Why should we legalize polygamy?

The reasons are pretty varied (see our top 10 list here ). Some of the key reasons include falling in love with another person, they are not happy with the person they are married to or they simply are not getting enough sex. The legalization of polygamy would go a long way towards eliminating a lot of these reasons.

Can you fall in love with another person in polygamy?

In a polygamous society falling in love with another person need not sound the death knell of an otherwise successful marriage. Instead a marriage of two can be expanded to three and even further if necessary. All relationships go through ups and downs and it can be tempting to think that the grass is greener on the other side.

Is polygamy a natural human state?

In a polygamous marriage the younger wives will be able to care for and support the older one. Given the importance that our laws in the US place on marriages being contracted only between two people it is tempting to think that monogamy is the natural human state.

What are polygamous relationships and how do they work?

Polygamous relationships remove a lot of the stresses and strains that come with bringing a new child into the family. They are, if we are honest, a marital structure that is perfect for the support and empowerment of women. Women bringing their babies home from hospital will know just how isolating a time it can be.