Chapter
The Argument for Traditional Monogamy
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The argument for maintaining traditional monogamy is linked to the idea of loss aversion, where having something to lose through a legal construct motivates the effort needed to maintain the relationship over a long period of time, despite infidelity occurring in both monogamous and polyamorous couples.
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The speaker discusses the emotional and psychological impact of infidelity, including gaslighting and mistrust in oneself and the world around them.
1:39:29 - 1:41:07 (01:38)
Summary
The speaker discusses the emotional and psychological impact of infidelity, including gaslighting and mistrust in oneself and the world around them.
ChapterThe Argument for Traditional Monogamy
Episode#463: Esther Perel — The Relationship Episode: Sex, Love, Polyamory, Marriage, and More (Repost)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about how she became interested in exploring the impact of infidelity on people's lives and relationships from a systemic point of view, and how it's a collective experience that affects everyone in various ways.
1:41:07 - 1:42:22 (01:14)
Summary
The speaker talks about how she became interested in exploring the impact of infidelity on people's lives and relationships from a systemic point of view, and how it's a collective experience that affects everyone in various ways.
ChapterThe Argument for Traditional Monogamy
Episode#463: Esther Perel — The Relationship Episode: Sex, Love, Polyamory, Marriage, and More (Repost)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The legal construct of marriage may be necessary to incentivize individuals to put in the effort to maintain a long-term committed relationship, as the consequences of ending such a relationship can be financially and emotionally difficult.
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Summary
The legal construct of marriage may be necessary to incentivize individuals to put in the effort to maintain a long-term committed relationship, as the consequences of ending such a relationship can be financially and emotionally difficult. This argument is based on loss aversion, and although infidelity can happen in any relationship structure, the consequences of ending a marriage can be more severe.