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What if the whole idea of ‘the one’ is nonsense?
With the aid of a whole lot of love (and a little bit of cake), Sue-Ann Post explains why honesty and jealousy shouldn’t be strange bedfellows. Detailing the inadvertent beginnings of her own polyamory, she outlines her argument against the dishonest expectations – and unconvincing science – of monogamy.
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I think there is a series of 'the ones' but you may only meet one or two of them. But in terms of a sustained sex life with the same partner, I don't think there is anyway you can legislate 'lust'. it is by its very nature, unpredictable, variable and unweildy. I think domesticity and familiarity corrode sexuality in the long term and it can only be reactivated when exposed to new a new stimulus.
Michelle
24 August at 07:40PM
Truly brilliant!
26 August at 11:10AM
Gee whiz, Sue-Ann,well done with the case against Monogamy.....I know that next time at the Wheeler Centre you will pick another simple topic like Euthanasia or the so called 'sport' of fox or duck hunting! (With references to the Columbine Shootings... of course).
You know, a plain and simple subject bereft of pain, tears and regret....that you handle
so well!
Well done (you Mormon you) tee hee
regards Claire McGowan
Claire McGowan
11 September at 03:23AM
Wow ! A brilliant argument indeed, especially the 'saying goodbye to whole chunks of your life' part...very true, and very exhausting, I call it relationship fatigue. Thanks Sue.
julia Day
20 September at 11:52PM
Thank you Sue-Ann! I now no longer feel like a freak because you have so adeptly articulated what I have been feeling for years; that it is possible to love multiple womyn simultaneously. I am supposed to feel guilty for even thinking that way according to my friends! You have given me permission to live my life according to my particular desires. Many thanks...
Jan Angus
12 October at 01:22AM