Post #1161873 · Elektrine

2026-04-13 13:36 UTC

I empathize. Women are absolutely coerced into a role by modern society a habit we are sadly falling back into and that is horrible. However, to say that no two people wish for a monogamous relationship and that trust ultimately doesn't matter is a step too far for me. But I understand why someone would feel that way. I too have seen people trapped in a loveless marriage.

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@IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 2026-04-13 13:59

still agree with that. it's a stupid standard that hurts and shackles people rather than help them so many loving relationships are torn because an affair, even an emotional one, even if one partner does noting but just develops feelings (100% out of their control), or worse, jealousy. all because monogamy is the standard. ask elder people who were married through most of their lives and they all have stories of those hardships and how it hurt them. wouldn't it be nicer and simpler of cheating was viewed with the same severity as cheating in a diet? rather than being a devastating blow to a relationship and might even lead to severe social punishment? We are animals we need connections and we aren't always in control regarding what connections form.

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