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Beta Marriage: The trend that is becoming the norm
Posted on 7/28/14 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 7/28/14 at 12:00 pm
[It’s not a new concept, entirely. In the 1970s, the anthropologist Margaret Mead predicted the growing popularity of “serial monogamy,” involving a string of monogamous marriages. Helen Fisher, the biological anthropologist, has advocated for much of the same: she believes humans aren’t meant to be together forever, but in short-term, monogamous relationships of three or four years. Stephanie Coontz, the author of Marriage: A History, has advised a marriage contract “reup” every five years — or before every major transition in life — “with a new set of vows that reflect what the couple has learned.”
I like the Presidential with a mix of multiple partner model.
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Posted on 7/28/14 at 12:20 pm to Pigfeet
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Helen Fisher, the biological anthropologist, has advocated for much of the same: she believes humans aren’t meant to be together forever, but in short-term, monogamous relationships of three or four years.
Sounds like millenials have some commitment issues.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 12:36 pm to Pigfeet
This model definitely favors males. So I am in favor.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 12:40 pm to Pigfeet
Can't speak for everyone, but it's been well over a decade and all I can say is, I am content...
...She know what I need.
...She know what I need.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 12:50 pm to Pigfeet
those numbers add up to 141.
millenials are not good at math.
millenials are not good at math.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 1:18 pm to Pigfeet
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Posted on 7/28/14 at 1:27 pm to Pigfeet
Wouldn't be interested in any of these, tbh 
Seems like even more of a headache than, you know, just sticking it out with a single spouse
Seems like even more of a headache than, you know, just sticking it out with a single spouse
Posted on 7/28/14 at 1:45 pm to Pigfeet
For someone who loves his open marriage, and totally isn't trolling about it, you sure do love trying to sell a message board on your e-lifestyle.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 4:04 pm to Pigfeet
I'm 21 and all the options besides Til Death Do Us Part aren't even marriages IMO. Sounds more like business negotiations to me.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 4:26 pm to Pigfeet
All this bullshite making some thing complicated that isn't supposed to be. Marriage is commitment to one person. Not ready for it, dont get married.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 4:36 pm to Pigfeet
How can something be the norm if none of us have ever heard of it?
Posted on 7/28/14 at 4:48 pm to Pigfeet
I don't understand any of this.
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Posted on 7/29/14 at 5:59 am to Pigfeet
Till Death Do Us Part is working pretty well for my wife and I.
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