Polygamy

Should the act of polygamy be allowed or banned ?

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po·lyg·a·my (p-lg-m)
n.
1. The condition or practice of having more than one spouse at one time. Also called plural marriage.
2. Zoology A mating pattern in which a single individual mates with more than one individual of the opposite sex

Several reasons to not enter polygamy, even if it is allowed:
1. Money. Can you imagine how much money it would devour?
2. Synchronized periods.
3. Half the sex, twice the nagging.
4. In the worst-case scenario, you end up with 1/3 or less of your money after the divorce.

Counterargument:

1) There would be more income from the spouses to take into account, assuming they have income.
2) You've got me there, that'd have to be hell.
3) Half the sex? Seems like there would be more, not less, due to multiple partners.
4) Only if two divorce at the same time using standard divorce terms. But it isn't a standard marriage, so it isn't likely to be a standard divorce.

Some religions allow polygamy. But the husband must make sure that he is capable of having 2 wives at the same. I mean physically, financially, emotionally capable of being just to both wives.

I don't think we answered the base question here, though: Should it be allowed?

Do I think it should be allowed? Yes. Do I want to do it myself? Not necessarily. But I do not want to stand in the way of those who do. If all parties involved agree, then why not?




Also, Shadowed Luminous, if you're going to make these topics, the least you can do is post your own opinion as well, and give us more to talk about.

The want to marry more than one individual is an issue for those involved to solve. I don't particulary find it wrong or immoral to marry multiple people at the same time. If it makes you happy, and you all consent, there's nothing wrong there in my opinion. We are all adults and capable of deciding what is best for ourselves.

I wouldn't personally do it. I think there'd be a lot of relationship issues, that I just don't think I could handle. But I do believe in an ability to find love in more than one person at the same time. Usually due to different qualities that you are attracted to. Not often you can find a single person that has everything you want in them. I've had that issue myself before. But it definitely doesn't mean I would go about marrying them all, nor does it mean I'd act on it either.

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I agree with Ryojin though. Whilst it is nice to see topics being put up, it would be nicer if you were to provide your own opinions as well. It not only adds to the debate, but it allows us to know more about the topic, or what particularly is on the table for debating.

Cromell wrote:

Several reasons to not enter polygamy, even if it is allowed:
1. Money. Can you imagine how much money it would devour?
2. Synchronized periods.
3. Half the sex, twice the nagging.
4. In the worst-case scenario, you end up with 1/3 or less of your money after the divorce.

1.) Perhaps if you marry people who don't make a living wage

2.) Maybe

3.) Unfair assumption

4.) Depends on the circumstance

I don't see anything particularly wrong about it or for that matter a reason for someone to step in and stop someone from doing this . But on another note (and I am still forming thoughts on this, so bear with me)

A marriage is a form of commitment to another person correct ? Can one balance an act of loyalty to two individuals ? What if Jack marries Sarah and Sally only to find himself in the middle of a confrontation between the two ? Can he show the loyalty due to both parties ?

Shadowed Luminous wrote:

A marriage is a form of commitment to another person correct ? Can one balance an act of loyalty to two individuals ? What if Jack marries Sarah and Sally only to find himself in the middle of a confrontation between the two ? Can he show the loyalty due to both parties ?

Kind of like having two top priority clients who suddently want to sue each other. What's the best action? Go with the one that pays the most of course.

In this situation, simple put your loyalty to the one you're happiest with most (or if you're just after the money, go for the richest). Whilst marriage should be a commitment, it's not always there. That's a reason why divorce still exists. But if there's no sign of a truce, there's nothing much you can do but get rid of either one of them, or both of them. Trying to be the double agent can be a difficult task, and in such a close relationship between both (or more) parties, it probably won't work out too well.

Although in a case of a double agent, it's most likely he has a greater loyalty to one side than the other from beginning. It's possible that was the case here. I don't think you can be truly loyal to everyone. There's always one side you prefer/like the most. Back to the situation, then, it's most likely you'll try to side with the one which you prefer and aim to keep them. If that doesn't work, well then, there's not much you can do about that is there.