What benefits are there to be monogamous?
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Spreading genes can be accomplished in more ways than one.  The actual problem is how to reproduce and rear as many offspring as possible given the time and resources available.  Albatross chicks (to use your example) are reared under difficult conditions requiring the cooperation of two parents; a strong pair-bond assists in making this possible.  Human children take many years to grow up; a strong pair-bond between their parents helps to ensure the survival of more children than might otherwise be able to make it. \n\nMonogamy, therefore, is beneficial not just to males (who get regular sex and the emotional satisfaction of the pair-bond), or to females (who get protection and assistance in the rearing of their children), but especially to the children who get a more stable and successful start to their lives than they otherwise might.  This, in turn, ensures the survival of the species.
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Several classic features characterize monogamy. In a monogamous relationship, a breeding pair shares the same nest and territory where they are frequently in contact. Monogamous males participate in parental care, and intruders of either sex are rejected \n\nBiologists believe that monogamy evolved in those species whose fathers could help rear the offspring (e.g., birds). Birds seem to have some of the longest relationships (over 90%). but take penguins for instance, No species of penguin truly mates for life. There are some "divorces" each year. The divorce rate varies widely between the different species. Generally the divorce rate is lowest (at around 10%) in those species with the shortest breeding seasons (such as the Adelie) - this is probably a good tactic as they don't have to waste time finding a compatible partner each season.  Conversely, penguins with a long breeding season (such as Africans) tend to have much higher divorce rates - as high as 60% in some reports. \n\nScientists think that macaws mate for life, producing one to three young each year. The young are relatively slow to develop, remaining in the nest for up to four months, and staying with their parents until the next breeding season.\n\nCanada geese and swans do mate for life. Mated pairs not only raise and protect their young together, but also look out for one another over the course of their lives. One mate will stay by the other's side if injured or dying, even if the rest of the flock is moving on. They are extremely devoted to one another. \n\nThe theory that monogamy originated from an equal partnership in "child-rearing" explains why only a small percentage (approximately three-percent) of mammals are monogamous. In mammals, females alone produce milk for the young. The percentage of primates that are monogamous (15%) is higher than most other mammals - who practice either promiscuity or polygyny.
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monogamy means to hv only one saxual partner for one life time and is used in case of birds n animals.\nfledge means wen the wings and feathers of a bird hv developed n its ready for the first flight.\npromiscuity is also used in case of birds wen one male bird dsnt stay bak wid female after a breif period. the female raises the young ones all alone.
873527
Dating is better than marriage as you have the opportunity to date many different people.  Whereas with marriage, you are stuck in a monogamous relationship with the same person.
1131711
what an option.\n\nI guess your wealth is independent on whether you are married or not.\n\nIf you stay single, you can date and have "fun" with alot of people. Some might be deep and good relationships, others may be superficial and wacko. You might have a baby or two - who knows, and you'll be dependent on your surroundings; family or friends to babysit if you want to keep up your happy life.\n\nIf you marry, (for love that is) you can work on a relationship. You can deepen your feelings for each other and this will maybe make you more happy on a long term - who knows. If you have babies, it or they will be borned in a family and this makes a more secure structure if one of parents for instance die or ... something.
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No offense but I really just do not like the idea of relations with other people while you are in a monogamous relationship. Being bi isn't an excuse to cheat and I really don't understand how he can be okay with it. Are you sure he's okay with you being with other people or that he's just okay with you being bi, there is a big difference. Then again it's not my place to judge so good luck.
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advantages:\n1.its real love\n2.its something most ppl wish to have.\n3.something special you cherish and has a strong bond of trust and etc.\n4.good communication.\n5.shoulder to lean on or arms to catch.\n6.satisfaction!!!!\n7.its your love .. your heaven.\n8.its ur and ur mans thing.\ndisadvantages:\n1.someone mite get tired of the other\n2.wanting something more out there in the world.\n3.confusion on wat you want.\n4.crossroads in life.\n5.pressure from ur friends.
1111497
Its worse to enter into an monogamous marriage just for the sole purpose of lust! Marriage is special and great; to get married just for the sole purpose of getting into their pants is wrong. But sleeping around is just as bad to me, but if you were gonna do anything, you should just sleep around but I wouldn't even do that!
602176
to be in a sexual relationship with only one person. no cheating
316350
I don't bad mouth anyone because they do / do not enjoy monogamy.  Just because a person enjoys lots of sex, pretty much like a recreational activity, with lots of individuals doesn't make that person a BAD person.  In fact, I admire a person who is honest enough to say very clearly, "Monogamy is not for me."\n\nTo your question, yes, I believe the coupled scenario is a bit privileged.  I mean why should "married" individuals pay less in taxes than single individuals?  Then come the questions about time off for maternity /fraternity leave -- what's the corresponding benefit for single individuals?  Market rate apartment rent seems geared towards the 2 income coupledom scenario.\n\nFor me, I love the challenge of monogamy and marriage... It's a romantic venture that can be made better and better...
1126205
The benefit has to be better sex, there would be complete understanding between you both of what each of you are comfortable with, but remember to respect your partners decision.
994492
By nature no...it can't be forced either...its a choice made by ones character and faith in themself...I prefer to be monogomous because I want to focus and commit to one and only one person at a time and if the same is willingly given in return then the joy and happiness becomes unmeasurable...the kind that lasts happily ever after.
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It really depends on the promiscuity of your partner, same sex or not. Two healthy people in a monogamous relationship who have taken proper precautions to prevent STDs in their previous relationships should have no problems in this regard. To be sure, it's always a good idea to have an STD test done on a regular basis if you're sexually active, and certainly *before* getting involved in a new relationship if at all possible.
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If you're not a player, you might be called a number of things, depending on what other personality traits you have(i.e. gentleman vs. jerk).  Scientifically speaking, you'd be monogamous (meaning you have one partner).
377275
Yes, unless you have an open non-monogamous relationship in which you can both have sex with other people.
604990
you can so have fun WITH a girlfriend.... having a bf or gf is so much MORE fun than being single
540036
Okay, I recognize this problem. You are a poly person. You have the capacity to love more than one person. There are many just like you engaging in the poly lifestyle. It doesn't get played up very often, in fact American popular culture likes to pretend that monogamy is the only reasonable way to be. Not to me. I love my girlfriend completely and wish for her every joy. I don't feel some need to qualify my love, or allow my love to be tainted by the negativity of jealousy. Just the fact that you're trying to decide which one you should have a RELATIONSHIP with, instead of simply dating multiple people is because of our society's support of relationships as a form of serial monogamy. If you're not ready to commit, then there's no point in committing.\n\nBut I could be wrong. This is just my own point of view.