Excelling Psychology

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ExcellingPsychology_Perspectives - #1 -  Is Monogamy Unnatural? Having studied and practiced psychology, I am often asked for a psychologist's perspective on different issues. Though there is nothing like an absolute 'psychologist's view' on any issue, given that the field is comprised of diverse theories, I am presenting a new series of a few insights based on what I have learnt in my years with psychology which I hope will resonate with you. Is Monogamy Unnatural? ('Monogamy' as used in this post and as being discussed today is not strictly in reference to a marital relationship, but in reference to having one intimate, romantic commitment at one time.) An idea floating around since some time now is that monogamy is a man-made institution of intimacy which is overriding man's natural instinct - by virtue of being an animal in essence - towards having multiple intimate commitments at the same time. This is being seen as a suffocating