Writer's Block: There Can Be Only One

[theoldwolf]

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POLYGAMY, n. A house of atonement, or expiatory chapel, fitted with several stools of repentance, as distinguished from monogamy, which has but one.

Haha. But yes, I believe in monogamy. Tragically, my ex-wife didn't, and chose to trade in a used 30-year model for something different. Not newer, just different. Ah weel... palms together, palms apart.

Comments

[sleepyjohn00.livejournal.com]

"Marriage: a domestic state consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, for a total population of two." - Ambrose Bierce, of course.

[deckardcanine.livejournal.com]

Incidentally, I was just reading a church pamphlet on marriage and same-sex unions. It reminded me that I have to choose between staying with the religion and opposing any legislation that attempts to put same-sex unions on par with matrimony. :(

My city is considering a definition. I would not be surprised at either outcome, given (1) the strong presence of liberals and (2) the strong presence of racial and ethnic minorities, who are less gay-friendly on average.

[dhlawrence.livejournal.com]

One and one usually makes life so much easier. Not always, but most of the time. No jealousy, no issues of alimony or child support, no mergers of families--just a nuclear family with other blood and legal relatives. So simple and efficient.

[secoh.livejournal.com]

When I was working in Papua New Guinea one of the national guys I worked with had two wives. We asked if this was a good arrangement compared to monogamy. he said it was great except for one small problem - two mother-in-laws!!