So what exactly is monogamy giving us from an evolutionary advantage? Apparently not enough to actually be monogamous or we wouldn't have that word flexibility have to be put in there.
I have never understood monogamy from an evolutionary or practical or emotional point of view. It makes no sense to me. I can understand finding a partner you prefer and not wanting to complicate your life with multiple partners. Who has the time? But when I see words like "cheating" - I say, "What's your deal? Was your deal spelled out? Did you let your deal evolve? It sounds like you need a different deal or more openness." I understand monogamy only from a psychological point of view. Insecure people insist on monogamy as way to hopefully or mutually control their partners. Anyway, I realize my opinion on monogamy is not a popular one. I imagine monogamy makes sense to some people. Promiscuous is a word used by people who don't like sex to put down those that do. theadvancedapes Do non-monogamous apes say, "Will you still respect me in the morning?" Do apes ever feel used? Anyway, good post.