Are there Reasonable Moral Grounds to Oppose Open Relationships and Marriages?

[IsmailaGodHasHeard]

Another reason to oppose such things is the fact that these situations are degrading to the people involved. I want not want to share a husband.

 

[McBell]

Another reason to oppose such things is the fact that these situations are degrading to the people involved. I want not want to share a husband.

It is only "degrading" to those who would degrade others over it.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

Another reason to oppose such things is the fact that these situations are degrading to the people involved. I want not want to share a husband.

If you don't want to be part of an open relationship, you don't have to, but that's where your rights in this situation end.

 

[lunamoth]

Relationships can be challenging. They demand our attention, our dedication, our love. Hard enough to manage with one person, more difficult trying to balance with multiple partners.

Also, sexual relationships are never only about two people - there is always the potential that children will be conceived. Multiple partners, multiple children - it just seems fraught with the potential for hurt.

Having said that, if all adult partners involved are of a like mind, all are OK with the various triangles and shifting partnerships and shared time and resources, and there is a commitment to raise all children in a loving home, I see no grounds for moral objection.

 

[IsmailaGodHasHeard]

If you don't want to be part of an open relationship, you don't have to, but that's where your rights in this situation end.

I have the right to vote against something if that is my choice. No one has the right to tell me how to vote.

 

[IsmailaGodHasHeard]

Relationships can be challenging. They demand our attention, our dedication, our love. Hard enough to manage with one person, more difficult trying to balance with multiple partners.

Also, sexual relationships are never only about two people - there is always the potential that children will be conceived. Multiple partners, multiple children - it just seems fraught with the potential for hurt.

Having said that, if all adult partners involved are of a like mind, all are OK with the various triangles and shifting partnerships and shared time and resources, and there is a commitment to raise all children in a loving home, I see no grounds for moral objection.

I gave you a frubal for telling the truth. Thank you.

 

[McBell]

I have the right to vote against something if that is my choice. No one has the right to tell me how to vote.

What does that have to do with the discussion at hand?

 

[Gjallarhorn]

I have the right to vote against something if that is my choice. No one has the right to tell me how to vote.

Do you have the right to deny consenting adults the freedom of open relationships?

The right to vote is not the right to deny the rights of others.

 

[IsmailaGodHasHeard]

It is only "degrading" to those who would degrade others over it.

You have the right to your opinion. In the countries that allow polygamy, people right to be loved for who they are is violated. Someone will always play favorites so at one of the spouses will get taken advantage of.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

You have the right to your opinion. In the countries that allow polygamy, people right to be loved for who they are is violated. Someone will always play favorites so at one of the spouses will get taken advantage of.

...and this allows you the right to deny them from trying to maintain it?

 

[IsmailaGodHasHeard]

...and this allows you the right to deny them from trying to maintain it?

I, like any other person have the right to vote however I want.

 

[McBell]

You have the right to your opinion. In the countries that allow polygamy, people right to be loved for who they are is violated. Someone will always play favorites so at one of the spouses will get taken advantage of.

Who gives this "right to be loved for who they are"?
In fact, while you are at it, please explain what this "right to be loved for who they are" actually is.
Then please be so kind as to explain how this "right" can be violated.

 

[Storm]

I, like any other person have the right to vote however I want.

The thread is about morality, not voting.

 

[McBell]

I, like any other person have the right to vote however I want.

Again, what does your right to vote to have to do with the discussion at hand?

 

[Gjallarhorn]

I, like any other person have the right to vote however I want.

You're dodging the issue. Is it morally acceptable to deny people the right to attempt polygamy, open relationships, etc? I don't care if you have the right to vote. That's nice and all, but should it even be up for vote?

 

[IsmailaGodHasHeard]

Again, what does your right to vote to have to do with the discussion at hand?

If polygamy comes up for a vote, I will vote against it because it violates people's rights.

 

[Storm]

If polygamy comes up for a vote, I will vote against it because it violates people's rights.

How??

 

[IsmailaGodHasHeard]

You're dodging the issue. Is it morally acceptable to deny people the right to attempt polygamy, open relationships, etc? I don't care if you have the right to vote. That's nice and all, but should it even be up for vote?

Polygamy is not a right. No one has the right to take advantage of another person.

 

[McBell]

If polygamy comes up for a vote, I will vote against it because it violates people's rights.

What rights does it violate?

 

[IsmailaGodHasHeard]

How??

Polygamy violates people rights. Someone will always get hurt. If you have ever loved someone that does not love you back, you would understand.