Recently, monogamy, that is, the practice of one man, one woman, has become the most common form of marriage in Africa. However, since it eliminates diversity and confines one man to one woman, monogamy is now recognized as the leading cause of cheating in marriages. This brings us back to the question:
Can Polygamy Stop Marital Infidelity?
Many men cheat on their wives with numerous women and vice versa. The resulting heartbreak, deception, and fear that results from this deceit has led to a high prevalence of divorce, sexually transmitted diseases, spousal murder, and suicide in our society.
Well, we’re just looking at this from a male perspective. The ideology that men are naturally polygamous applies to women as well. Women are also naturally polygamous. Or do you think they have no feelings? You think women don’t desire other men, even for a minute?
They do, but if women started embracing polyandry (having more than one husband), I bet this polygamy talk would be different.
The truth is that neither polyandry nor polygyny can eradicate infidelity from marriages and relationships.
Because people love variety. We want to explore different ideas and wishes. And there is always someone prettier, taller, wealthier and smarter than the person you are with.
The only cure is self-control and discipline.
It’s sheer naivety that makes us believe that someone with ten wives won’t cheat again. How do you think he got ten wives?
There are so many reasons why people cheat on their spouses. Frustration, financial pressures, aging, psychological trauma, and sexual dissatisfaction are just a few.
Do you really think polygamy fixes all of that?
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