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mixtupcpl · 09-06-2008, 09:05 PM

I guess a question like this needs a lot more data. Over the past few decades, what do the numbers look like for poly relationships outside of specific cultures where it is the cultural norm?

Have those numbers started to go up? If so, then you can try to put together an analysis of why.

I've never seen numbers on this because, I suspect, it would be VERY hard to quantify in a meaningful way.

Even for "regular" swinging, the numbers are best guess, I think.

My guess is that poly relationships in cultures where they are not the norm have always occurred in some small percentage and always will and will likely NEVER be "acceptable". There are MUCH simpler things that society has proven incapable of handling (gay marriage GLARES here)

I'd also agree that the vanilla world DOES consider swinging worse than adultery. I can see it in every "guy" chat I have. I've had plenty of guys admit to cheating (or hint at it enough) in my company and the worst comment is usually "thats fucked up man" Now imagine dropping the bomb "hey, my wife and I are swingers!" That kind of says it all.

If I had an affair and got divorced, I'm sure I would never be viewed as a pariah. If I were "outed" though, I know it would be disastrous.

A poly relationship is even MORE difficult.

09-06-2008, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
mixtupcpl Swingers Board Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 321 Location: Pennsylvania Status: Couple Swing Lifestyle Name:mixtupcpl	Re: Polyamory - a passing fancy or a new trend? I guess a question like this needs a lot more data. Over the past few decades, what do the numbers look like for poly relationships outside of specific cultures where it is the cultural norm? Have those numbers started to go up? If so, then you can try to put together an analysis of why. I've never seen numbers on this because, I suspect, it would be VERY hard to quantify in a meaningful way. Even for "regular" swinging, the numbers are best guess, I think. My guess is that poly relationships in cultures where they are not the norm have always occurred in some small percentage and always will and will likely NEVER be "acceptable". There are MUCH simpler things that society has proven incapable of handling (gay marriage GLARES here) I'd also agree that the vanilla world DOES consider swinging worse than adultery. I can see it in every "guy" chat I have. I've had plenty of guys admit to cheating (or hint at it enough) in my company and the worst comment is usually "thats fucked up man" Now imagine dropping the bomb "hey, my wife and I are swingers!" That kind of says it all. If I had an affair and got divorced, I'm sure I would never be viewed as a pariah. If I were "outed" though, I know it would be disastrous. A poly relationship is even MORE difficult.