Monogamy is a Social Construct, Not Our Biological Destiny | S4 EP95

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Evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin delivers groundbreaking research revealing monogamy as a social construct rather than our biological destiny, with satisfaction levels being equal between monogamous and polyamorous relationships.

• Monogamy developed as a social control mechanism when civilization became more complex
• Approximately 50% of supposedly monogamous households experience infidelity
• Very few species in nature are truly sexually monogamous, including humans
• Research shows no significant difference in relationship satisfaction between monogamous and consensually non-monogamous partnerships
• Social stigma remains the biggest challenge for polyamorous individuals despite their emphasis on honesty and communication
• Individual factors like attachment style and personality play a bigger role in relationship preference than gender
• Polyamorous people don't "split" their love but expand their capacity for it, similar to loving multiple friends or children

If you want to explore different relationship structures, consider researching relationship anarchy and non-monogamy, and remember that honest communication with partners is essential regardless of your chosen relationship style.

Original video - https://youtu.be/hxsnk90VwCo?si=oS9cSO_ycjPB8bjR

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