I just read the words “toxic monogamy” on here... 
yall ass sick asl
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I can hear that, but I also think it’s about shared expectations of what faithfulness means, which we know not everyone talks about or has a shared understanding of. I’m 100% for monogamy. I’m also 100% for that being paired with complete honesty.
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i appreciate the consideration of perspective. twitter isn’t known for nuance or diversity of thought, and i am grateful any time a differing opinion doesn’t spiral into a trash fire
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You so eloquently phrased this. I was just talking about this whole subject with my fiancé, discussing how the societal pressures imbedded in monogamy don’t really leave room for radical honesty (with the self & each other), often leading to communication gaps & hurtful events.
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lol you’re literally the only person who got my original point, and you said it better with just one tweet! the radical honesty piece is one that feels key — i don’t think a lot of folks are built for the kind of truth telling that healthy, long-term relationships entail


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Lol... I agree with you, that many don’t seem to have that level of truth telling, but I’d like to believe that it is there— it takes a lot of unlearning/learning. The dynamics of how we learn to be in & DO interpersonal relationships need a shake up, in general.
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you’re speaking my language. i have my PhD in health communication and work with young gay male couples to help them learn and unlearn a lot of communication stuff. lgbtq folks don’t get relationship education the same way straight folks do, we don’t have as many relationship...
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...role models and people we can talk to about what is / is not healthy or okay, and it can make navigating intimate relationships feel overwhelming. we do this because of the stat I mentioned — HIV being transmitted in assumed monogamous relationships, but also because there...
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It’s def most. Never met a couple that has discussed the fact that people and relationships evolve with time so there should be honesty when that person no longer wants monogamy. It usually manifests as cheating, verbal/physical abuse, etc. due to social pressures & expectations
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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