Relationships

I have been thinking a lot about different types of relationships.

Is it reasonable to expect to get everything you need from one lifelong relationship? Is it better to be a serial monogamist? Or is it better to be a polygamist? Or polyamorist (sp)?

I think people shy away from polygamy and polyamory because they are afraid. Afraid of jealousy. What if "Bob" loves "Sue" more than he loves me? What if "Jane" loves "John" more than she loves me?

I don't really think it's about the amount of love bestowed upon each person, but rather the type of love. Bob may love Sue for her sense of humor and practicality - but he may love Jane for her spontaneity and ability to make him feel at ease even in a crowd of people. Jane may love John for his kindness and intelligence - but she may love Bob for his common sense and love of the outdoors.

People should learn not to fear different relationships - whether it's heterosexual, homosexual, monogamous, or polygamous. People love people in many different ways, and that just seems to be the way it is!