Monogamy vs. Non-Monogamy

[War Cry]

Non-monogamy is a pretty common phenomenon in my community. A lot of radicals are making the choice to structure their relationships in non-monogamous or polyamorous formats as a way to resist power dynamics, control, jealousy and possessiveness/entitlement that seems to creep into many monogamous relationships.

Now, my question for all of you is:

Is non-monogamy an act of subversion/revolution/resistance?

I'm polyamorous, but it has nothing to do with political alignment. However, the epic CrimethInc has written papers on its revolutionary potential.

Or, just discuss your views on the polyamory/monogomy structure. If you're monogomous, why do you chose that? If you're polyamorous, why do you chose that?

Disclaimer: Polyamory and monogamy are both perfectly legitimate choices, and I don't mean to personally hold one higher above the other.

[Bilan]

Neither are revolutionary.

[phasmid]

I don't think non-monogamy helps with jealousy, control or possesiveness. It's been tried before (think hippies) and a lot of them admitted later on in life that they experienced negative feelings in regard to the person they liked sleeping around.

[Il Medico]

Neither are really revolutionary. I do believe that Open relationships (Emotional monogamy but not sexual monogamy) would strengthen relationships by removing sex as an issue. If your curious about the positions of many here on revleft, then you should take a gander at my monogamy thread in Learning (if you haven't already).

[TheCultofAbeLincoln]

Always get cheddar on your sandwiches.

If you get swiss you're a reactionary banker. And fuck you ya bankin reactionary.